In Order for Septation to Occur, Which Process Must Finish

Question

In order for septation to occur, which process must finish first?
A) transcription and translation
B) membrane synthesis
C) DNA replication
D) cell wall synthesis
E) synthesis of mreB

Accepted Answer

Septation is the process of dividing a cell into two daughter cells. In order for this to occur, the DNA replication process must finish first in order to ensure that each daughter cell receives a complete and identical copy of the genetic material.