The duplication of a [[cell]]'s [[chromosome]]s to allow daughter cells to receive the exact [[genetics|genetic]] makeup of the parent cell.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia | The duplication of a [[cell]]'s [[chromosome]]s to allow daughter cells to receive the exact [[genetics|genetic]] makeup of the parent cell.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia |