DNA replication is considered semiconservative because
A. it uses one old strand as a template for the synthesis of a new strand.
B. it never replicates in the 5' to 3' prime direction.
C. it always replicates in the 3' to 5' prime direction.
D. it will create three new identical strands when finished.
Answer: A
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