DNA Copying is important in the process of reproduction for the following reasons
- DNA is the genetic material which is a source of information for making proteins.
- DNA contains information for inheritance of characters of characters from parents to offsprings.It is the information source for many proteins.
- If this information changes , then a different set of proteins will be synthesized which will eventually lead to variations.
- Also, errors in DNA copying lead to variations which is the basis for evolution.
- DNA replication ensures that each daughter cell formed at the end of cell division receives an equal amount of DNA.
- If DNA fails to copy itself then the process of cell division (mitosis, meiosis) will not happen. Thus it is important for the continuation of life .
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