Quarter 2 Review

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What is Cytokinesis?

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The phase of the cell cycle where the cell membrane, cytoplasm, and organelles split to form two new daughter cells.

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What is the purpose of Mitosis?

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Mitosis is primarily for growth and repair of tissues.

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What phase of the cell cycle is characterized by messy chromatin?

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Interphase.

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What type of cell division begins with a diploid parent cell?

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Both Mitosis and Meiosis.

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How many divisions of the nucleus occur in Meiosis?

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Two divisions of the nucleus.

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What is the main difference between Mitosis and Meiosis?

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

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Define Mitosis.

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A type of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, used for growth and repair.

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Define Meiosis.

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A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is a diploid cell?

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A cell that contains two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

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What is a haploid cell?

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A cell that contains only one set of chromosomes, typically found in gametes.