Biology A-Level
Semi-conservative replication
What Semi-conservative replication means in Biology A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Semi-conservative replication
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The process of DNA replication where each new DNA molecule consists of one original template strand and one newly synthesised strand.
The method of DNA replication where each new DNA molecule consists of one original template strand and one newly synthesised strand.
Topics that use Semi-conservative replication
- Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Topic 2: Genes and Health (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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