Question

before a cell can divide, what process must occur?
dna hybridization
dna replication
rna transcription
rna translation

Explanation:

Before a cell divides, DNA replication is essential. This process ensures that each new cell gets a complete set of genetic information. DNA hybridization is about combining DNA strands from different sources. RNA transcription makes RNA from DNA, and RNA translation makes proteins from RNA. These are not the key processes for cell division like DNA replication.

Answer:

DNA replication