Which feature of DNA allows its replication to be described as "semi-conservative"?

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Which feature of DNA allows its replication to be described as "semi-conservative"?

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Each new DNA molecule contains two newly synthesized strands Each new DNA molecule consists of one parental and one newly synthesized strand Correct Both parental strands remain intact DNA replication occurs in only one direction

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DNA replication is semi-conservative because each new molecule contains one parental and one new strand.

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