If it didn't, one cell would end up with the original DNA, the other wouldn't be a functional cell, because it would lack DNA. If the DNA was split between the two cells, neither cell would have a complete copy. send me a message
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#1 is the first one the 2one is the 2nd one the 3one is the first one and last one is the 2nd one