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Which property of DNA double helix led Watson and Crick to hypothesise semiconservative mode of DNA replication? Explain.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Structure of DNA**: - Watson and Crick proposed the double helix structure of DNA, which consists of two strands that are coiled around each other. 2. **Key Properties of DNA**: - The two strands of DNA are **anti-parallel** and **complementary**. This means that they run in opposite directions and the bases on one strand pair specifically with the bases on the other strand (A with T, and C with G). ...
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