Chapter 3 From Cell to Organism

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What is the result of mitosis starting with one cell?

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You will have 2 identical cells.

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What are the two main parts of the cell cycle?

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Interphase and the mitotic phase.

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What structure holds sister chromatids together during cell division?

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Centromere.

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What is an unspecialized cell that can develop into many different cell types?

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Stem cell.

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What does one parent cell form during mitosis?

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Two identical daughter cells.

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What phase of the cell cycle is responsible for cell growth and DNA replication?

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Interphase.

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What is the purpose of the mitotic phase in the cell cycle?

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To divide the cell's nucleus and cytoplasm, resulting in two daughter cells.

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What are the stages of mitosis?

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Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What is the role of stem cells in development?

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They can differentiate into various specialized cell types.

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What happens during prophase of mitosis?

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Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.