CELL DIVISION
THE CELL CYCLE
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So each new cell has a complete copy of the DNA.
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So each new cell has 2 complete sets of DNA.
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So there is an extra set in case 1 set is damaged.
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It is practicing so the next time it knows what to do.
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Detailed explanation-1: -When one cell divides into two, both must have a copy of the genetic information. Therefore, before cell division occurs, the genes must also make duplicates of themselves so that all of the important genetic information ends up in each of the new cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -Replication is an essential process because, whenever a cell divides, the two new daughter cells must contain the same genetic information, or DNA, as the parent cell. The replication process relies on the fact that each strand of DNA can serve as a template for duplication.
Detailed explanation-3: -Before mitosis occurs, a cell’s DNA is replicated. This is necessary so that each daughter cell will have a complete copy of the genetic material from the parent cell.
Detailed explanation-4: -During mitosis, a cell duplicates all of its contents, including its chromosomes, and splits to form two identical daughter cells. Because this process is so critical, the steps of mitosis are carefully controlled by certain genes. When mitosis is not regulated correctly, health problems such as cancer can result.