Cellular Division pt. 1 & 2

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What is Mitosis?

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

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What are the phases of the cell cycle where the cell grows?

Back

G1 and G2 phases.

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What is Asexual Reproduction?

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A type of reproduction that involves only one parent, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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Chromosomes condense, centrioles/spindle fibers form, the nucleolus disappears, and the nuclear envelope breaks down.

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What is Binary Fission?

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A type of cell division where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells.

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What is the role of Spindle Fibers in cell division?

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Spindle fibers help separate chromosomes during cell division by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.

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What is the difference between Mitosis and Meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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DNA replication occurs, resulting in the duplication of chromosomes.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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The process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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What is the significance of the G1 phase?

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The G1 phase is crucial for cell growth and preparation for DNA synthesis.