Cell Division

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Which type of cell division produces genetically identical daughter cells?

  • Vegetative division
  • Mitosis (correct)
  • Cell division for sexual reproduction
  • Meiosis

During which stage of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

  • Interphase (correct)
  • Mitosis
  • Meiosis
  • Telo

What is the purpose of meiosis?

  • To replicate the chromosome(s) before dividing
  • To produce genetically identical daughter cells
  • To reduce the number of chromosomes in daughter cells
  • To produce haploid gametes (correct)

What is the total number of chromosomes maintained in genetically identical cells produced by cell division?

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What is the process by which replicated chromosomes are separated into two new nuclei?

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Study Notes

Cell Division and its Types

  • Cell division is the process in which a parent cell divides into two daughter cells.
  • It is part of the cell cycle, where the cell grows and replicates its chromosomes before dividing.
  • In eukaryotes, there are two types of cell division: mitosis and meiosis.
  • Mitosis is a vegetative division that produces genetically identical daughter cells.
  • Meiosis is a division that produces haploid gametes for sexual reproduction.
  • Mitosis is a part of the cell cycle where replicated chromosomes are separated into two new nuclei.
  • It ensures that genetically identical cells are produced with the same number of chromosomes.
  • Mitosis is preceded by the S stage of interphase, where DNA replication occurs.
  • Mitosis is often followed by telophase, which completes the cell division process.
  • Meiosis, on the other hand, reduces the number of chromosomes in daughter cells.
  • It reduces the number of chromosomes from two of each type to one of each type.
  • Cell division is a fundamental process in cell biology that maintains genetic stability and enables reproduction.

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