DNA replication occurs as a part of the cell cycle. Which best summarizes why DNA replication is considered an essential part of the cell cycle?

A) It controls the production of enzymes in the cell.
B) It regulates the timing of each step of the cell cycle.
C) It allows each cell division to produce cells with greater amounts of genetic material.
D) It allows individual cells to divide into two cells each with complete genetic information.


Ans: D) It allows individual cells to divide into two cells each with complete genetic information.

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