The Cell Cycle

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The division of the nucleus is known as:

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Mitosis

Front

1n indicates that the cell is ____.

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Haploid

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A human cell has 46 chromosomes before mitotic division. How many chromosomes will the daughter cells have after mitosis?

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46

Front

If a fruit fly has 8 chromosomes in each of its body cells, how many chromosomes will be in each daughter cell after mitosis?

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8

Front

In the S stage of interphase_______________

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the DNA is replicated

Front

What is the cell cycle?

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

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What occurs during G1 phase of interphase?

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The cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To ensure that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.