Question

Assume a bacterial cell failed to replicate its DNA before it reproduced two daughter cells. The reproduction would result in (1 point)

one cell with DNA and one cell with two sets of DNA.

one cell with DNA and one cell without DNA.

neither cell containing DNA.

both cells containing DNA.

Answer 1

one cell with DNA and one cell without DNA.

Step-by-step explanation:

DNA replication, which is the process making a duplicate copy of DNA, is a must occurrence prior to any form of cellular division. This is to ensure an even distribution of the genetic material (DNA) in all offsprings.

According to this question, a bacterial cell failed to replicate/duplicate its DNA before it reproduced two daughter cells. This means that the sole/unreplicated genetic material will be available for only one of the two daughter cells. Hence, there would be one cell with DNA and one cell without DNA.