Cell Division: An Overview Quiz

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What is the main purpose of cell division?

To reduce the number of cells
To maintain the integrity of the body (correct)
To decrease the size of the cytoplasm
To increase the size of the nucleus

In cell division, what is split to form new cells?

Golgi apparatus and ribosomes
Mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum
Cytoplasm and nucleus (correct)
Cell membrane and lysosomes

What are the two main types of cell division?

Photosynthesis and respiration
Osmosis and diffusion
Fermentation and glycolysis
Mitosis and meiosis (correct)

What is the significance of cell division for growth?

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Cell Division: An Overview

Cell division is a crucial process that enables cells to grow, divide, and maintain the integrity of the body. This process involves the formation of new cells from pre-existing ones, which occurs through the splitting of the cytoplasm and the nucleus. Cell division occurs in two main types