The variable that is measured.

The factors that stay the same or are constant throughout the experiment.

Ben makes five paper helicopters with different wing lengths. He drops them the same way from a height of two meters for five trials each. He records the amount of time it takes for each helicopter to fall to the ground.

What is the independent variable?

Ben makes five paper helicopters with different wing lengths. He drops them the same way from a height of two meters for five trials each. He records the amount of time it takes for each helicopter to fall to the ground.

What is the dependent variable?

Cells grow, carry out normal functions, and copy their organelles.

Cells go through additional growth.

Cells undergo cell division, which involves both mitosis and cytokinesis.

Cells replicate DNA.

What two processes make up the M stage?

Where does DNA synthesis happen in eukaryotic cells?

programmed cell death = _____

uncontrolled cell growth = _____

storage area for the cell

command center, direct's the cell's activities

This organelle is responsible for structure and support of the cell. It can also assist with transportation.