What Must Happen Before a Cell Can Begin Mitosis?
Before a cell can begin mitosis, it needs to replicate its DNA so that each daughter cell gets an identical set. Think of it as making a backup before updating your software!
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DNA replication. Without it, mitosis is a no-go!
As someone who's spent long hours in the lab, I can tell you that the cell must ensure it has replicated all its DNA during interphase. It's like making sure you have all the pieces before starting a LEGO project.
The cell has to go through interphase where it grows, duplicates its chromosomes, and preps all the gear for the big split. Ready, set, split!
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