Modified Ch. 11.1 PRACTICE Flashcard

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What is the process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells?

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Cell Division

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What do we call the cells that are produced by other living cells?

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Living Cells

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Which size of cells is more efficient at obtaining nutrients?

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Small Cells

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True or False: Cells can have many different sizes and shapes.

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True

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For what reasons must cells of an organism replicate?

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Growth, repair of damaged cells, replacement of dying cells.

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What is Mitosis?

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A type of cell division that results in two daughter cells with the same genetic material as the parent cell.

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What is Meiosis?

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A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically diverse daughter cells.

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What is the significance of cell size in nutrient absorption?

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Smaller cells have a larger surface area to volume ratio, allowing for more efficient nutrient absorption.

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What is the cell theory?

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The theory that all living things are composed of cells, and all cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits the cell.