In semiconservative DNA replication,each new double helix formed will have
A)two new strands and two old strands.
B)one new and one old strand in each helix.
C)three new strands in one helix and three old strands in the second helix.
D)two new and one old strand in one helix and two old and one new strand in second helix.
E)two new strands in one helix and two old strands in the other helix.

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In semiconservative DNA replication, each new double helix will have one new and one old strand in each helix. This is because during replication, the original double helix unzips and each old strand serves as a template for the synthesis of a new complementary strand. Therefore, each newly formed double helix will consist of one old strand and one new strand.

In Semiconservative DNA Replication,each New Double Helix Formed Will Have