The Cell Cycle Mitosis/ Meiosis/ Cell Specialization

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What is the division of cytoplasm called?

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Cytokinesis

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What occurs during prophase of mitosis?

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The chromatin condenses into chromosomes, spindle fibers form, and the nuclear membrane breaks apart.

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What happens in the S stage of interphase?

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The DNA is replicated.

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Why must cells of an organism replicate?

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For growth, repair of damaged cells, and replacement of dying cells.

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What is a cell that can become any type of cell called?

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Stem cell.

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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, resulting in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is the purpose of cell specialization?

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To allow cells to perform specific functions in multicellular organisms.

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What are chromosomes?

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Structures made of DNA and protein that contain genetic information.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and replication.