Importance of Cell Division

What is cell division?

• the process by which a parent cell divides into two daughter cells

• the process by which a parent cell multiplies into two daughter cells

• the process by which a parent cell adds two daughter cells

• the process by which two daughter cells divides to become one parent cell

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Which cell part is responsible for cell division?

• chloroplast

• nucleus

• ribosomes

• cell membrane

Which is a purpose of cell division in multicellular organisms?

• destruction of foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses

• removal of genetic material that is no longer needed

• cleansing of cells of debris that has gotten trapped inside

• replacement of cells that have completed their life cycles

How do organisms grow?

• by cell division

• by cell multiplication

• by addition of cell

• by subtracting a cell

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A cell divides at the same rate or speed.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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These is the term for the new cells produced in cell division.

• parent cell

• daughter cells

Why do cells divide?

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• for organisms to grow

• For replacement of torn or worn out cells or cells that have completed their life cycles

• For reproduction

• For fighting bacteria and viruses

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Which DOES NOT describe the reason why cell divides?

• For organisms to grow

• For repair and replacement of torn out or dead cells or cells that have completed their life cycles

• For reproduction

• To fight invaders such as bacteria and viruses

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Cells undergo this process of ___________ for organisms to grow, replace dead cells and reproduce.

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which can affect the rate of cell division?

• temperature

• chemicals

• time of the day

• all of the above

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