Cell Growth and Division

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Cells grow, reproduce, and undergo programmed death, having life spans known as the

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cell cycle

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Mutated genes can cause uncontrolled cell division, leading to:

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cancer

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Cells need to be _ for efficiency.

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small

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A parent cell divides to form:

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daughter cells.

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Cell division requires prior DNA replication.

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Replicate its DNA.

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DNA and proteins form

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chromosomes.

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Cell's DNA is mostly in this form:

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chromatin.

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Center of a chromosome attaching sister chromatids

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centromere

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Cell spends 90% of time in this phase.

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interphase

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Splitting to form two new cells

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cytokinesis