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In Biology / High School | 2014-11-26

Which of the following must happen before the cell can go through mitosis?

A. The cytoplasm must divide.
B. The cell must copy its DNA.
C. The spindle fibers must break down.
D. The sister chromatids must separate.

Asked by SophiaSensibaugh182

Answer (2)

D) The sister chromatids must separate Hope this helps you ~Liesel3327

Answered by liesel3327 | 2024-06-10

The cell must first copy its DNA before it can go through mitosis. This crucial step occurs in the S phase of interphase, ensuring that each daughter cell receives a complete set of chromosomes. Thus, the correct answer is B: The cell must copy its DNA.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-01-13

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