Question

The importance of DNA replication in mitosis is to ensure that, when a somatic cell divides:

Answer 1

Answer:

The number of chromosomes numbers (n) should be same, i.e., the daughter cells which formed after the mitosis should have exact no. of chromosomes as the Parent cell.

in case of humans, the chromosome no. should be 46 in both parent and daughter cells

Answer 2

for maintaining constant number of chromosomes the replicated dna will divide