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There is not enough room for two complete molecules of DNA. Therefore, when the DNA copy is nearly complete, the replication process stops just long enough for the cell to divide

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Which phase do cells undergo a round of DNA replication?

Cells undergo a round of DNA replication during the S phase of the cell cycle. This is when the cell duplicates its DNA to prepare for cell division.


Why can't prokaryotic cells undergo mitotic division?

Mitotic division is the includes division of nucleus and it divides the cell into two daughter cell whereas the prokaryotic cell don't have nucleus and they are divided through the process of binary fission


Cell division in prokaryotes is best characterized as?

Cell division in prokaryotes, such as bacteria, is typically achieved through binary fission. During binary fission, the cell replicates its genetic material and divides into two daughter cells. This process allows for rapid growth and reproduction of prokaryotic organisms.


What is the regular sequence of growth and division that cells undergo called?

cell cycle


Time required for DNA replication in E. coli?

E.coli will take 15 to 20 minutes to undergo the entire cell division cycle exact time for DNA replication is not known.


Which cells undergo cell divisionA. cells do not undergo cell divisionB. prokaryotic cells onlyC. cancer cells onlyD. both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cellsE. None of these answers are correct?

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic


How does the interphase set up the prophase?

Before a cell can undergo Mitosis (in which prophase is the first stage) It must first undergo synthesize certain proteins, produce organelles for the daughter cells, and arrange the structures for cell division. It also needs to undergo DNA replication.


What do cells need to do before they undergo mitosis?

Replication of DNA


Why does your body undergo DNA replication?

So as to grow and sustain your life.


Cell division in eukaryotes differs from cell division in prokaryotes because?

eukaryotes undergo a more complex process called mitosis, which involves multiple phases like prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, while prokaryotes typically divide through binary fission, which is a simpler process involving DNA replication and cell elongation. Eukaryotic cell division also involves the formation of a mitotic spindle to help separate chromosomes, whereas prokaryotic cell division involves the partitioning of genetic material followed by cytokinesis.


What is the difference eukaryotic cell and prokaryotic cell?

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA carry genetic information for the development, functioning and reproduction of prokaryotes and eukaryotes respectively. Eukaryotes consist of membranebound nucleus whereas prokaryotes lack a membrane­bound nucleus. Prokaryotic DNA is double­stranded and circular. But, eukaryotic DNA is double­strand and linear. The amount of DNA in prokaryotic cells is much less than the amount of DNA in eukaryotic cells. Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA undergo replication by the enzyme DNA polymerase. The main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA is that prokaryotic DNA is found in the cytoplasm whereas eukaryotic DNA is packed into the nucleus of the cell.


What is the difference between a eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell?

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA carry genetic information for the development, functioning and reproduction of prokaryotes and eukaryotes respectively. Eukaryotes consist of membranebound nucleus whereas prokaryotes lack a membrane­bound nucleus. Prokaryotic DNA is double­stranded and circular. But, eukaryotic DNA is double­strand and linear. The amount of DNA in prokaryotic cells is much less than the amount of DNA in eukaryotic cells. Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA undergo replication by the enzyme DNA polymerase. The main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA is that prokaryotic DNA is found in the cytoplasm whereas eukaryotic DNA is packed into the nucleus of the cell.