In a hypothetical experiment, if DNA replication were conservative instead of semi-conservative, what would be the expected outcome after one round of replication?

• A. One DNA molecule would consist of two old strands, and the other would consist of two new strands.
• B. Both DNA molecules would consist of two new strands.
• C. Both DNA molecules would consist of one old strand and one new strand.
• D. Both DNA molecules would consist of two old strands.

Answer: (A)