Which term refers to duplication of the complete set of chromosomes in an organism's cell, followed by the separation of the duplicated chromosomes into two new cells?
Hereditary information is encoded in a single, circular DNA molecule in most prokaryotes. What is another feature of the prokaryotic hereditary information?
Suppose that a somatic cell divides to form two genetically identical daughter cells during mitosis. Prior to mitosis occurring, which of the following must occur?