Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 11 - The Cell Cycle and Cell Division - 11.1 - All Cells Derive from Other Cells - 11.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 215: 2

Answer

DNA must be completely replicated before cell division to ensure that each daughter cell will have the same genetic material of the parent cell. To accomplish this, every chromosome needs to be duplicated so that the daughter cells have a complete set of DNA to synthesize proteins and carry out basic life functions.

Work Step by Step

DNA must be completely replicated before cell division to ensure that each daughter cell will have the same genetic material of the parent cell. To accomplish this, every chromosome needs to be duplicated so that the daughter cells have a complete set of DNA to synthesize proteins and carry out basic life functions.
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