Semiconservative Replication
Definition
Copying in which each daughter DNA duplex contains a parental strand and a newly synthesised strand. The principle describes replication, not an inference of who contributed forensic material. Identification requires appropriate variable markers and interpretation.
- Context
- DNA copying
For example, each daughter DNA duplex retains one parental strand rather than containing two wholly newly made strands under the stated replication model.
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