why is it beneficial for DNA to transition from free floating DNA to a chromosome form during the cell cycle?

During the cell cycle, the transition of DNA from its free form to chromosome is beneficial because it allows the equitable division and transmission of genetic information to the daughter cells.

Explanation:

In eukaryotic cells, DNA contains all the genetic information of an individual and is found in the cell nucleus. The way the DNA is found while the cell is in interphase —period without division— is free form, associated with histone proteins, called chromatin.

When cell division occurs, the DNA must replicate and right at the beginning of the division process the chromatin condenses, forming chromosomes. These chromosomes contain the genetic information compartmentalized into genes, making it easier to distribute it equally to each daughter cell.

The main benefit of the condensation of chromatin - nuclear DNA - into chromosomes is to achieve the equitable distribution of genetic information and its transmission to each daughter cell.