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Because it has to duplicate itself before it goes through the process of mitosis.

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What copies themselves before mitosis begins?

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)


What makes copies of themselves before mitosis?

The chromosomes are copied, so that each daughter cell has an exact copy of the genetic material.


During what phase of mitosis do chromosomes migrate to the equator of the cell and arrange themselves there?

Chromosomes migrate to the equator of the cell and arrange themselves during the metaphase stage of mitosis. This stage occurs after prophase and before anaphase, and is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes in a single plane at the center of the cell.


Does DNA occur before or after mitosis?

It occurs before mitosis, in the S-phase (synthesis) of interphase.


Before mitosis or meiosis DNA coils into what?

Before mitosis and meiosis, DNA is loose in the form of chromatin, then it coils into chromosomes right before the mitosis and meiosis.


In mitosis the nucleus does what before the cytoplasm?

in mitosis, the nucleus divides first, and then the cytoplasm.


When do chromosome duplicate themselves during mitosis?

Chromosomes duplicate during the S phase of interphase, which occurs before mitosis. Each chromosome replicates to form two identical sister chromatids that are held together at the centromere. These sister chromatids are then separated and pulled to opposite poles of the cell during mitosis.


Why is it important that DNA replicates before the process of mitosis?

DNA replication before mitosis ensures that each daughter cell receives a complete set of genetic information. This is critical for maintaining genetic stability and ensuring that each new cell has the necessary genetic instructions to function properly.


What is the DNA of mitosis?

There is no DNA of mitosis. Before mitosis, the DNA must be replicated, which occurs during interphase of the cell cycle.


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.


Why meiosis is called modified mitosis?

Meiosis is very similar to mitosis. Meiosis produces two "half-cells" after the first cell division. Mitosis, however produces two fully genetically capable cells. After mitosis, the cell products can reproduce by themselves. Meiosis is a "modified" version of mitosis, meant for genetic diversity. Mitosis probably existed way before meiosis, simply because it is easier to execute. Meiosis produces what is called a gamete. These gametes, or 'sex cells' cannot reproduce by themselves. These half-cells are meant to be combined with the complementary gamete (egg with sperm) to maximize genetic diversity and promote evolution. Mitosis is the simplified version of meiosis, and meiosis is the "modified" mitosis. You often find mitosis in simple organisms, meant solely for reproduction purposes. Meiosis is more common in evolutionarily advanced organisms, such as mammals.


Who does mitosis occur before cells divide?

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