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Is DNA copied exactly when new chromosomes form during mitosis?
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∙ 12y ago
The DNA sequence of the cell is not supposed to change during mitosis. There are actually "proof reading" and corrective enzymes to check for errors and correct them. However, sometimes a change does occur, and that change is called a mutation. Depending on which gene is affected, a mutation can have no effect or a devastating, life threatening effect, such as cancer.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoDuring Mitosis, the DNA is originally copied, well, just half of the DNA is copied, the mitosis procedure is very long and happens when the cells are in the human bodies when a fetus is forming. The DNA is copied, half from the mother and half from the father. The mitosis procedure is happening during a pregnancy, the whole time, starting from the beginning. The egg/sperm cells are formed from the DNA of both parents so every person is different. I hope this is what you were looking for.
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∙ 15y agothe sequences are prophase,metaphase,anapahse,telopahse
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Is interphase really a resting phase?
Interphase is not really a resting place. During interphase a cell is undergoing sythesis and mitosis. The chromosomes are copied and cells double in size.
What is the process by which a cell duplicates chromosomes and splits into two cells?
mitosis
How many homologous chromosomes interact with each other or dont during mitosis and meiosis?
In mitosis, the homologous chromosomes dont interact, but in meosis, they separate during Anaphase 1. In mitosis, the homologous chromosomes dont interact, but in meosis, they separate during Anaphase 1.
What phase of mitosis do the chromosomes replicate?
Strictly speaking, the chromosomes are not copied during mitosis but already before cell division takes place. This phase is called INTERPHASE and is again divided into three phases, G1 (first gap), S (synthesis), and G2 (second gap). The replication of chromosomes only happens in the S phase.
In preparation for mitosis DNA is copied this is called DNA?
DNA is not copied during mitosis. It is copied in the portion of the cell cycle prior to mitosis during the S phase of interphase and is called DNA Replication.
When do chromosome duplicate themselves during mitosis?
In Mitosis, the chromosomes duplicate themselves. In Meiosis 1, they duplicate, however they do not duplicate in meiosis 2.
What stage during the cell cycle are organelles and chromosomes copied?
i think its telophase
What roles do chromosomes play in organisms?
They contain genetic information and is a form of DNA. It is copied during mitosis and meiosis.
What guide chromosomes during mitosis?
what guides the chromosomes movement during mitosis
When during mitosis do chromosomes along the equator?
Mitosis
The chromosomes are copied?
DNA makes up with chromosomes. The DNA is copied during DNA replication.
Can DNA be copied in mitosis?
DNA is not copied during mitosis . Mitosis is meant for division of cell and DNA is divided in two daughter cells .
Chromosomes form during what?
Chromosomes form during Prophase of Mitosis.
What type of chromosomes separate during mitoses?
Both autosomes and sex chromosomes separate during mitosis./ Somatic chromosomes separate during mitosis with same number as in the parent cell.
What type of chromosome is produced during mitosis?
All chromosomes are reproduced during mitosis.
Is interphase really a resting phase?
Interphase is not really a resting place. During interphase a cell is undergoing sythesis and mitosis. The chromosomes are copied and cells double in size.
What does chromatin turn into during mitosis?
Chromosomes
