Cell Biology Flashcard

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What is the main purpose of the cell division process?

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To produce more cells for growth and repair

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What are the two major periods of the cell life cycle?

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Interphase and cell division

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What is the role of nucleotides in DNA?

Back

They form the backbone of the DNA ladder

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What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

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Double helix

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What is the complementary base pairing rule in DNA?

Back

Adenine always bonds to Thymine

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Diagram illustrating events and types of endocytosis, including vesicle fusion, transport, and recycling.

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Phagocytosis, pinocytosis, and receptor-mediated endocytosis

Front

What are the four nucleotides that make up DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

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What is the process called when the cytoplasm divides during cell division?

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Cytokinesis

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During which stage of mitosis do chromosomes line up at the center of the cell?

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Metaphase

Front

What is the role of the mitotic spindle during cell division?

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It helps in the movement of chromosomes.