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Why are chromosomes so important that they must be precisely and correctly duplicated, sorted, and distributed when one cell divides into two daughter cells?

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Answer: It is important that the daughter cells have a copy of every chromosome, so the process involves copying the chromosomes first and then carefully separating the copies to give each new cell a full set.

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In mitosis a cell divides to form two identical daughter cells.

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