Register
Explain why DNA must be replicated before mitosis and the role of helicase in DNA replication
874 views
0 votes
Explain why DNA must be replicated before mitosis and the role of helicase in DNA replication

User Burhanuddin Rashid
by
7.5k points

1 Answer

2 votes
DNA must be replicated before mitosis so that all new cells produced will contain all the DNA of the original cell. The DNA helicase starts the process of DNA replication by unzipping DNA strands to expose nucleotides and give space for attachment.
User Dgtized
by
8.0k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

User Karoly Nyisztor
asked Dec 17, 2022 46.9k views
Can you explain why DNA must be replicated before mitosis and the role of helicase in DNA replication
Karoly Nyisztor asked Dec 17, 2022
by Karoly Nyisztor
8.0k points
2 answers
13 votes
46.9k views
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.5m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

Which of the objects is living or nonliving: Bacteria, virus, moss, you, a lemon seed, the air, bread, lettuce and rocks?
Why aren't all minerals gemstones?
What are three important types of forces
Two methods of active transport
How can paleontologists help us understand the past
Link Copied!