Question

A parent cell divides to form two genetically identical daughter cells in the process of mitosis. For mitosis to take place _____. the parent cell must first dissolve its nuclear membrane the parent cell must first replicate its entire genome the parent cell must divide its DNA in half so that each daughter cell gets only the genes it needs the parent cell must first achieve a specified size

Answer 1

The correct answer is the parent cell must first replicate its entire genome

Genome - Chromosomes which set is considered an haploid set in gametes (reproductive cells/sex cells) or microorganism. Other words, complete set of genes present in a cell or organism.