why is it important that exact copies of DNA are produced during replication?

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anonymous · Answer

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As for this question ... do you know some of the things that can happen when DNA gets replicated incorrectly?

anonymous · Answer

(Hint: think about mutations and genetic disorders)

abb0t · Answer

So that they can be passed on and replicated to each individual cell.

anonymous · Answer

Because when a cell divides it need to produce a copy of the DNA in order for the new cell to have the information it needs to carry out its processes.