Q. Which statement explains why DNA replication is described as semi-conservative?

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Solution:

The two strands would separate and act as a template for the synthesis of new complementary strands. After the completion of replication, each DNA molecule would have one parental and one newly synthesised strand.
The Meselson-Stahl experiment confirmed that DNA replicated semi-conservatively.