U#3 Cell Transport & Life cycle of a cell

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What is the purpose of DNA replication before cell division?

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To ensure genetic information is transferred into daughter cells.

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What type of transport requires ATP?

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Active Transport

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What must happen to chromosomes before a cell can divide?

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The number of chromosomes must double.

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In which phase does a cell spend most of its life?

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Interphase

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What is uncontrolled cell division called?

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Cancer

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What is the main function of the cell membrane?

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To regulate what enters and leaves the cell.

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What is passive transport?

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The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy.

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What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

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ATP provides energy for various cellular activities.

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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 meiosis?

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The process of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing gametes.