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Definition of DNA replication
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
DNA replication: A complex process whereby the 'parent' strands of DNA in the double helix are separated, and each one is copied to produce a new (daughter) strand. This process is said to be 'semiconservative' because one strand from each parent is conserved and remains intact after replication has taken place.
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