Cell Division

How is the human life cycle and the cell cycle similar/different?

Answer explanation

Cells, like people undergo a life cycle called the cell cycle. During the stages of the cell cycle, cells grow and mature. But unlike the human life cycle, the cell cycle starts over when the cell divides.

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The regular sequence of growth and division that cells undergo is known as the

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What happens during the cell cycle?

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During the cell cycle, a cell grows, prepares for division, and divides into two new cells, which are called "daughter cells."

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The cell cycle is divided into three main stages: all of these except

• interphase

• cytokinesis

• mitosis

• telophase

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The process of a cell making an exact copy of its DNA in the nucleus is called

Where is DNA found on in the nucleus?

At the end of DNA replication the cell contains _____ identical set(s) of DNA.

• three

• two

• one

• four

What happens to cells during interphase?

Answer explanation

During interphase, the cell grows, makes a copy of DNA, and prepares to divide into two cells.

Scientists divide mitosis into four parts: which one is NOT included

• anaphase

• telophase

• prophase

• metaphase

• cytophase

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During prophase, the threadlike chromatin in the nucleus condenses to form double rod structures called

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