A parent cell divides to form two genetically identical daughter cells in the process of mitosis.For mitosis to take place _____.
A)the parent cell must first dissolve its nuclear membrane
B)the parent cell must first replicate its entire genome
C)the parent cell must first achieve a specified size
D)the parent cell must divide its DNA in half so that each daughter cell gets only the genes it needs

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Before mitosis can take place, the parent cell must first replicate its entire genome (DNA) so that each daughter cell receives a complete set of chromosomes.

A Parent Cell Divides to Form Two Genetically Identical Daughter