cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis, cancer

cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis, cancer

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9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the G1 phase in the cell cycle?

Back

The G1 phase is the first stage of the cell cycle where the cell grows and prepares for DNA synthesis.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What occurs during prophase in meiosis that differs from mitosis?

Back

During prophase in meiosis, homologous pairs of chromosomes become zipped together and crossing over occurs.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why can't a cell grow indefinitely?

Back

Cells cannot grow indefinitely because they are not programmed to do so.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the S phase of the cell cycle?

Back

The S phase is the part of the cell cycle where a copy of DNA is synthesized within the nucleus.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens during telophase?

Back

During telophase, the nucleoli reappear, a new nuclear envelope forms, and chromosomes unfold back into chromatin.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is mitosis?

Back

Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is meiosis?

Back

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

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