What happens before mitosis occurs?

A. The cell undergoes meiosis.
B. Cytoplasm from the parent cell becomes two daughter cells.
C. The cell grows and makes a copy of its genetic material.
D. The cell membrane disintegrates.

C. the cell grows and makes a copy of its genetic material

Answered by gilmore1996 | 2024-06-10

Before mitosis, a cell undergoes interphase, during which it grows and replicates its DNA. This preparation is crucial for ensuring each daughter cell receives the correct genetic information. The correct answer is C: the cell grows and makes a copy of its genetic material.
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Answered by gilmore1996 | 2024-12-26