Explore Mitosis and Stem Cell Differentiation

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In mitosis, the two resulting cells are

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identical to the starting cell and identical to each other.

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Mitosis starts with one cell and ends with...

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two cells

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What best explains the role of cellular division?

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to grow, develop, and repair tissue

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What is cell differentiation?

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Process by which cells become specialized

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Stem cells are

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undifferentiated and can be any type of cell

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What is the role of stem cells in the body?

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They produce new specialized cells in the body to replace old cells that are used up.

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Name the cellular process responsible for repair, growth, and development in living organisms.

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mitosis

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What is the difference between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells?

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Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into more cell types than adult stem cells

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Why is DNA replication important for mitosis?

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It ensures both cells will have identical, correct genetic information.

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How do daughter cells compare genetically to the parent cell after mitosis?

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They are genetically identical to the parent cell.