What would happen if dna did not duplicate during interphase

Which of the following is not a defining characteristic of plants?

Parthenogenesis is a type of reproduction that does not require a mate. it’s rarely seen in birds and higher vertebrates. parthenogenesis involves the formation of a zygote. but this zygote is formed without fertilization. in parthenogenesis, in the absence of a male gamete, the ovum develops directly in the zygote.

What is the importance of dna replication to all living organisms?