cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis

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What is cytokinesis?

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The end of the cell cycle when the cell divides.

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Why do cells of organisms replicate?

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For growth, replacement of dying cells, and repair of damaged cells.

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What is it called when a sperm and egg meet?

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Fertilization.

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What does crossing over help promote?

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Genetic variation.

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What organelle helps in cell division and produces spindle fibers?

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Centriole.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication.

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What is mitosis?

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The process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells.

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What is meiosis?

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The process that produces gametes (sperm and egg) with half the number of chromosomes.

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What are chromosomes?

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Structures that carry genetic information in the form of DNA.

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What is DNA replication?

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The process of making a copy of DNA.