Cell Division

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What organelle does mitosis begin in?

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The nucleus.

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Define Cell Cycle.

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A series of events cells go through as they grow and divide.

Front

How does your body grow as you get older?

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Your cells divide, producing new cells.

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Where do duplicated chromosomes line up during metaphase?

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In the center of the cell.

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How does the number of chromosomes in a daughter cell compare to the number of chromosomes in a parent cell?

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The daughter cell has the exact same number of chromosomes.

Front

What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

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What are the main stages of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What happens during interphase?

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The cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process where the cytoplasm of a parent cell divides into two daughter cells.

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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.