what is the difference between normal dna copying in a cell and dna copying during reproduction? how does it differ in reproduction in asexual and sexual reproduction??
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DNA copying refers to the replication of DNA at the time of cell division. It plays a very important role in giving rise to slight variations in offsprings in comparison to the parents particularly in asexual reproduction where only single parent is involved (asexual reproduction).
Example: When a cell divides, the DNA of the cell gets replicated first so that the daughter cells get an equal amount of DNA from the parent.
DNA functions inside the inherited cellular apparatus, this means DNA doesn't get exchanged from one parent to another, unlike sexual reproduction. DNA remains inside nucleus in asexual reproduction and functions from there. This is due to the fact that only one parent is involved in asexual reproduction. Whereas in sexual reproduction, DNA gets exchanged from one parent to another parent, through gametes.
Regards.
DNA copying refers to the replication of DNA at the time of cell division. It plays a very important role in giving rise to slight variations in offsprings in comparison to the parents particularly in asexual reproduction where only single parent is involved (asexual reproduction).
Example: When a cell divides, the DNA of the cell gets replicated first so that the daughter cells get an equal amount of DNA from the parent.
DNA functions inside the inherited cellular apparatus, this means DNA doesn't get exchanged from one parent to another, unlike sexual reproduction. DNA remains inside nucleus in asexual reproduction and functions from there. This is due to the fact that only one parent is involved in asexual reproduction. Whereas in sexual reproduction, DNA gets exchanged from one parent to another parent, through gametes.
Regards.