Question

What can happen if there is a failure in the process of cell division after DNA replication?

Answer 1

DNA:

1. DNA is the short form of deoxyribonucleic acid.
2. Deoxyribose means it is the form of sugar, nucleic means it is present in the nucleus and acid describes the phosphate group.
3. The primary function of DNA is to encode and store genetic information.

Cell division:

1. It is the process of passing on genetic information from the parents to the offspring.
2. It involves replication of the DNA and division of the cytoplasm to give rise to two daughter cells.
3. DNA replication results in the copying of DNA.
4. The replication of DNA takes place at the S-phase or the synthesis phase of the cell cycle.
5. The replication of DNA and cell division cycle should be coordinated.
6. A failure in cell division after DNA replication results in polyploidy.