Mitosis- Viramontes

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What are specialized cells?

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Cells that have specific jobs because some genes are 'turned on' or 'turned off.'

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What is gene expression?

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The process by which DNA produces a specific trait.

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What is the role of a cell plate in plant cells during mitosis?

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A cell plate is formed instead of 'pinching in' of the cell membrane due to a rigid cell wall.

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What are stem cells?

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Cells that are not specialized and can develop into specialized cells.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA nucleotides that codes for a trait.

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What is mitosis?

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The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells during cytokinesis?

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Plant cells form a cell plate, while animal cells undergo 'pinching in' of the cell membrane.

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What is the significance of DNA in cells?

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DNA contains the genetic instructions for the development and function of living organisms.

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What are chromosomes?

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Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information.

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What is apoptosis?

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The process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms.