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cell divides, it makes a copy of itself and transfers this to the new cell.
The observations regarding the cell division show that the cell has to reach
a specific size before dividing. The moment it exceeds this particular size, the
division process automatically starts. While the shape of the cell begins to get
smoother so as to accommodate the division process, DNA starts to replicate
itself as mentioned earlier.
This means that the cell 'decides' to divide as a whole and the different parts
of the cell start to act in accordance to this decision of dividing. It is evident that
the cell is devoid of the consciousness to accomplish such a collective action.
The division process starts with a secret order and the entire cell, foremost
DNA, acts by this order.
First, DNA divides into two to
replicate itself. This event takes
place in a very interesting manner.
The DNA molecule which resem-
bles a spiral ladder divides into
two like a zip from the middle of
the rungs of the ladder. From now
on, DNA divides into two por-
tions. The missing halves (repli-
cates) of both of the two portions
are completed with the materials
present in the milieu. In this way,

The DNA molecule shown here is in
the process of replication, separating
down the middle. When strands sepa -
rate, each attracts base pairs in the
same sequence carried by its oppo -
site half.

HARUN YAHYA
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