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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.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoSo each new daughter cell has a complete set of DNA that is genetically identical to the parent cell.
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∙ 11y agoBecause both daughter cells need to have a copy of DNA
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∙ 12y agoso it can reproduce new cells:)
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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 its DNA defore it divides?
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.
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 must a cell do before a cell divides?
It must make a copy of its deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
What must a cell do before it can divide to a new cell?
It must make a copy of its deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
What do chromosomes do before mitosis?
Before mitosis begins, the chromosomes in a cell replicate. This occurs during the S (synthesis) phase. Chromosomes need to replicate so that when the cell divides at the end of mitosis, the daughter cells each recieve a copy of the chromosomes.
What is the process in which one cell divides to make two?
cell diffusion
What would happen if a cell did not make a copy of its DNA (its chromosomes) before it divided?
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What does a cell do to make sure it does not grow to big?
It. Divides
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.
