Answer:
A copy of DNA is passed on to new offspring.
Replication is the process by which DNA is copied.
Explanation:
During cell division, the DNA molecule in the parent cell must replicate accurately before the cell divides. The two strands are believed to separate. Each strand becomes a template that specifies the base sequence of a new complementary strand. Through the action of replicating enzymes, free nucleotides come and take up positions along the template strands. Covalent bonds are then formed between the new nucleotides resulting in formation of new DNA strand.
