Cell Flashcard 2 Cp 23-24

Front

What phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend the most time in?

Back

Interphase

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What is the purpose of Mitosis?

Back

Growth of an organism and Repair of damaged tissue

Front

TRUE/FALSE: A cell's function refers to its JOB or what it DOES.

Back

True

Front

What does 'bilayer' mean in the context of the cell membrane?

Back

Two layers

Front

What do the cells look like at the end of mitosis?

Back

Identical to the original cell

Front

What are the three main stages of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis

Front

What occurs during Interphase?

Back

Cell growth, DNA replication, and preparation for mitosis.

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

The process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.