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Because each cell needs its own set of DNA, there must be two sets of DNA present in a cell before it divides into two.

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Q: Why does a cell make a copy of its DNA defore it divides?
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How does a one cell make new cells?

the cell divides in two (and again and again), every 20 minuets in good conditions. The cell wont be an exact copy because before it divides it copies the DNA but sometimes it dosent match up and a the new cell will be mutated


Why does DNA make copies?

as cell divides the DNA also hav to divide to b transfferd in to newly formed cell so for that DNA divides


When a parent cell makes several nuclei and divides to make several daughter cells?

multiple fission


What part of the cell cycle does the DNA make a copy of itself?

interphase


What must a cell do before it can divide to a new cell?

It must make a copy of its deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

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Before a cell divides it must first make an exact copy of all of its?

A cell must make an exact copy of its genome before it divides. Genomes are the complete set of chromosomes present in a cell.


Why does a cell make a copy of itself before it divides?

So that the new cells have the same chromosomes as the parent cells.


How does a cell make new cell?

the cell divides in two (and again and again), every 20 minuets in good conditions. The cell wont be an exact copy because before it divides it copies the DNA but sometimes it dosent match up and a the new cell will be mutated


How does a one cell make new cells?

the cell divides in two (and again and again), every 20 minuets in good conditions. The cell wont be an exact copy because before it divides it copies the DNA but sometimes it dosent match up and a the new cell will be mutated


What is the process in which one cell divides to make two?

cell diffusion


What does a cell do to make sure it does not grow to big?

It. Divides


Why does a cell make copy of its dna before it divides?

A cell makes copies of its DNA before it divides to pass on it's genetic information to the new cell. The parent cell needs to keep a DNA copy for itself to continue to replicate and adapt. That's right, all is not set in stone. Research shows DNA is adaptive, too. It responds to the environment, available food supplies, etc.


Why does DNA make copies?

as cell divides the DNA also hav to divide to b transfferd in to newly formed cell so for that DNA divides


What makes copy of itself?

the only thing that can make a copy of itself is a cell.


What makes a copy of itself?

the only thing that can make a copy of itself is a cell.


Why is it important that the chromosomes make exact copies of themselves before the divides?

It's because, we need to divide the cells equally with the same DNA. If chromosomes aren't copied exactly, your body parts may not be able to function the way it usually does. Sometime it could be a serious problem, otherwise, you might just get an extra toe, or something else that doesn't harm you internally.


What must a cell do before a cell divides?

It must make a copy of its deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).