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Homework Help: Why is it that we can say: MITOSIS = CELLULAR IMMORTALITY?

  1. Nov 6, 2011 #1

    reyrey389

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    Why exactly might mitosis be though of as cellular immortality?
     
    reyrey389, Nov 6, 2011
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  3. Nov 6, 2011 #2

    berkeman

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    Welcome to the PF.

    What is the context of your question? Is it for schoolwork?
     
    berkeman, Nov 6, 2011
  4. Nov 7, 2011 #3

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    berkeman, i got the answer, now I am just confused on why and how protein synthesis may occur in the S phase. My teacher was explaining how protein synthesis and DNA replication may both occur at the same time, but I kind of forgot hearing why and how....
     
    reyrey389, Nov 7, 2011
  5. Nov 7, 2011 #4

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    Question about DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis

    How and why is it that protein synthesis may occur at the same time as DNA replication in the cell; in the S phase.?

    I know this is true for sure because I heard my teacher say so; however, I forgot hearing her saying why and how...
    So If someone may please explain, I'd really appreciate it :D
     
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    reyrey389, Nov 7, 2011
  6. Nov 7, 2011 #5

    mishrashubham

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    Re: Question about DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis

    What makes you think that this cannot happen? Remember that DNA is not directly involved in the translation process.
     
    mishrashubham, Nov 7, 2011
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