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What is the process called when the nucleus of a cell divides during cell division?
Mitosis
What is the term used to describe the number of chromosomes characteristic to a particular species of organism?
Chromosome complement
What is the result of each chromosome making an identical copy of itself during mitosis?
A pair of sister chromatids
What is the term used to describe cells that have two matching sets of chromosomes?
Diploid
What is the purpose of spindle fibers in mitosis?
To attach to chromosomes and move them to opposite ends of the cell
What is the result of the cytoplasm dividing during cell division?
Two new daughter cells
How many chromosomes are present in each human cell?
46
What is the significance of cell division in multicellular organisms?
Essential for growth and repair
Test your knowledge on cell division, its importance in growth and repair, and chromosomes as thread-like structures containing genetic information. Learn about diploid body cells and how they are produced through cell division.
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