After the DNA in a chromosome has replicated (made an identical copy) but still consists of two identical strands of DNA attached to each other, not yet separated, these structures are known as ________.   daughter chromatids / daughter chromosomes   sister chromatids   cousin chromatids   sister-in-law chromatids   third cousin twice-removed chromatids

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After the DNA in a chromosome has replicated (made an identical copy) but still consists of two identical strands of DNA attached to each other, not yet separated, these structures are known as ________.

 
  1. daughter chromatids / daughter chromosomes

     
  2. sister chromatids

     
  3. cousin chromatids

     
  4. sister-in-law chromatids

     
  5. third cousin twice-removed chromatids

     

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Step 1: Explaining DNA replication

DNA replication is a process by which the DNA present in cell makes an identical copy of its own. It is important for the cell to replicate the DNA as this DNA will be followed by cell division. during which the DNA will be divided equally among the future daughter cells. 

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