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It ensures that each newcell will be an exactcopy of its parent cell.
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How many chromosomes do cells have when they divide?
Twice the number in the cell. So if the cell normally has 46 chromosomes, such as in somatic human cells, the dividing cell would have 92 chromosomes just before division. With germ cells such as sperm and egg this would be half that. Sperm and egg cells in humans would contain 23 chromosomes and 46 just before division.With N representing the number of chromosomes in an organism:Mitosis (somatic cells) 2N -> 4N division -> 2N
What two paired cell structures are copied before mitosis begins?
Chromosomes are copied in the form of sister chromatids during S-phase of the cell cycle, which are then separated during mitosis. The centrioles also duplicate before mitosis begins to ensure proper formation of the mitotic spindle and accurate segregation of chromosomes.
What happens to the structure of DNA in your cells prior to cell division?
g1, the cell grows rapidly and carries out its routine functions S, the DNA is copied g2, preperations are made for the nucleus to divide. Hollow protein fibers called microtubules are rearranged
It is important for chromosomes to be copied before cell division because?
DNA must be copied before cell division so that one complete copy of each chromosome ends up in each of the two daughter cells. Otherwise only one cell would end up with DNA, making the other cell.. well.. not a cell.
What happens to genes when cells divide?
If a cell divides by mitosis both cells will have the diploid (2N) number of chromosomes. These two cells will have identical DNA If a cell divides by meiosis subsequent cells will have the haploid (1N) number of chromosomes. These cells will have the same basic amount of DNA but the DNA will not be identical. If the sex chromosomes are different sizes (like the X and Y chromosomes of humans) the DNA will vary a bit more dramatically if the meiosis includes the additional variation of the different sex chromosomes.
Why do cells need to copy their chromosomes before they divide into two daughter cells?
They copy their chromosomes so that when they do divide into two different cells each one will have its own set of chromosomes and it couldn't be copied and transferred after divison occured
How a cells chromosome change as a cell prepares to divide?
the chromosomes are replicated (copied) and are compacted into dense visible structures
Why are chromosome copied before mitosis?
After Mitosis, the result is 2 new, identical, daughter cells. In order for each to be identical, the chromosomes must be copied.
What is it called when cells are copied with half he number of chromosomes?
Meiosis
How many chromosomes do cells have when they divide?
Twice the number in the cell. So if the cell normally has 46 chromosomes, such as in somatic human cells, the dividing cell would have 92 chromosomes just before division. With germ cells such as sperm and egg this would be half that. Sperm and egg cells in humans would contain 23 chromosomes and 46 just before division.With N representing the number of chromosomes in an organism:Mitosis (somatic cells) 2N -> 4N division -> 2N
What two paired cell structures are copied before mitosis begins?
Chromosomes are copied in the form of sister chromatids during S-phase of the cell cycle, which are then separated during mitosis. The centrioles also duplicate before mitosis begins to ensure proper formation of the mitotic spindle and accurate segregation of chromosomes.
Chromosomes in the parent cell what before they divide into daughter?
Chromosomes in the parent cell duplicate during the S phase of the cell cycle before they divide into daughter cells through mitosis or meiosis. Each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes from the parent cell.
Why do think chromosomes are copied during cell division?
To make all cells identical.
When are chromosomes copied?
Chromosomes are copied during the S phase of the cell cycle, which occurs prior to cell division. This process is known as DNA replication, where each chromosome is duplicated to ensure that the daughter cells receive a complete set of genetic information.
How many chromosomes do you have in cells before and after mitosis?
Before mitosis, cells have a diploid number of chromosomes, which means they have 46 chromosomes in humans. After mitosis, the daughter cells also have a diploid number of chromosomes, so they also have 46 chromosomes.
For what reasons might a cell use meiosis?
All human cells have 46 chromosomes, 23 pairs. In sexual reproduction, if an egg and a sperm each with 46 chromosomes joined then the zygote would have 92 chromosomes. To keep this from happening, cells undergo meiosis. In meiosis the cells replicate the chromosomes and divide then divide again so they end up with only 23 chromosomes. Cells with half the number of chromosomes are called gametes.
What happens to the structure of DNA in your cells prior to cell division?
g1, the cell grows rapidly and carries out its routine functions S, the DNA is copied g2, preperations are made for the nucleus to divide. Hollow protein fibers called microtubules are rearranged
