Cell Division

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What is cell division?

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The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells.

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What are the two main types of cell division?

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Mitosis and Meiosis.

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What is mitosis?

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A type of cell division that results in two daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes 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 daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes.

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What is the role of spindle fibers in cell division?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

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During which phase do chromosomes line up in the center of the cell?

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Metaphase.

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What happens during anaphase?

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The sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The division of the cytoplasm to form two separate daughter cells after mitosis.

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What is the significance of the cell membrane splitting at the end of mitosis?

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It marks the final step in cell division, resulting in two distinct cells.

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How many chromosomes do daughter cells have compared to the parent cell after mitosis?

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The daughter cells have the exact same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.