What happens if DNA replication goes wrong?
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What happens if DNA replication goes wrong?
DNA Replication:
DNA replication occurs during S phase of the cell cycle. S phase occurs prior to mitosis so that the daughter cells produced can have the correct amount of DNA.
Mitosis and Meiosis:
- Mitosis is used to create an exact copy of a single cell, while meiosis is used to create the gametes used for sexual reproduction.
- Before starting either one of these processes, the DNA of the cell is replicated. For mitosis this ensures that each new cell has a complete copy of the DNA, in the case of meiosis, this allows chromosomes to pair up and exchange genetic information
- Mitosis is a cycle that allows an organism to grow and develop, while meiosis is used just for sexual reproduction
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View this answerIf DNA replication goes wrong, the cell can either repair the mistakes or go through apoptosis. During DNA replication, DNA polymerase occasionally...
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Chapter 4 / Lesson 2Understand how DNA is replicated. Learn why DNA replicates, when DNA replicates, and how DNA replication works. Get an overview of the rates of replication of different cells.
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