Cell Cycle and Cell Division

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The process of where one cell becomes two cells is called ________ _______________

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the cell cycle

Front

There are a TOTAL of ___ chromosomes in human body cells.

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46

Front

At the end of the cell cycle, there are two genetically different cells. True or False?

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False

Front

Cell division illustrates the part of the cell theory that says all cells come from pre-existing cells. True or False?

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True

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Our DNA is located in the ______________________ of our cells.

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nucleus

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What are the main stages of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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It houses the cell's DNA and controls cellular activities.

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Define cytokinesis.

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

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What happens during interphase?

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The cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for division.