Question

What is the importance of copying of DNA during reproduction?

Answer 1

The copying of DNA during reproduction is important because:

• The replication of DNA ensures that each daughter cell formed at the end of cell division, receives equal amount of DNA.
• If DNA won't be copied then the daughter cells won't receive all necessary genes.
• There may be absence of important proteins which are encoded by DNA, if DNA won't be replicated.
• Copying of DNA may result in recombination which will lead to evolution.
• Transfer of genetic material from one generation to other makes the organisms to have similar functions.
  
• Stability of population is maintained.