Why must cells be able to both transcribe and replicate their dna? . a) new cells can only be created after transcription has taken place. b) replication creates new dna while transcription creates mrna. c) the cell's dna must be transcribed before it can b replicated. d) transcription can be used when a cell is unable to replicate

The reason why cells must be able to both transcribe and replicate their dna is : B. replication creates new DNA while transcription creates mRNA

if cells could only transcribe genetic information into protein, they would lose it's core value. If they could only replicate the dna, they will have no medium to create the actual information

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