Cell Division

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What is asexual reproduction?

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A form of reproduction where offspring are produced from a single parent, resulting in genetically identical offspring.

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What does it mean for offspring to be genetically identical?

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It means that the offspring have the same genetic material as the parent, resulting in no variation.

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How many chromosomes do humans have?

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Humans have 46 chromosomes.

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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 genetically diverse gametes.

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How many cells are produced by a reproductive cell during meiosis?

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4 cells are produced.

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What is the end result of meiosis?

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The end result is 4 cells that are not identical to each other.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The series of phases that a cell goes through from its formation to its division into daughter cells.

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What is interphase?

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The longest phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for division.

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What are the phases of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What happens during prophase?

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Chromosomes condense and become visible, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.