Orc1, Part Of Machinery That Initiates DNA Replication, Prevents Excess Centrosome Duplication
Before a cell can divide into two, first it must duplicate its genetic material–the DNA packed in its chromosomes. The two new sets of chromosomes then have to be separated from one another and correctly distributed to the resulting “daughter” cells, so that both daughter cells are genetically identical to the original, or “parent,” cell.
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Filed under: Biology on February 10th, 2009
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