13 Questions
What is the main purpose of mitosis?
To produce equal and identical cells in somatic cells
Where does meiosis occur in the body?
In germ cells of the testis and ovary
What is the significance of interphase in the cell cycle?
It ensures the continuity of the chromosomal set
What is the process in which the number of chromosomes per cell is halved through the separation of homologous chromosomes?
Meiosis
What is the phase in which the cell doubles in size and DNA replicates?
Interphase
What type of cell contains both sets of homologous chromosomes?
Diploid cell
In which phase does mitosis begin and the cell starts to divide?
Prophase
What occurs during cytokinesis in the cell cycle?
Cell membrane pinches and forms identical daughter cells
What is the primary structural component of cellular membranes?
Phospholipids
In the bilayer arrangement of membrane phospholipids, where are the hydrophobic fatty acid tails oriented?
Away from the polar environment
Which part of a phospholipid is oriented toward the polar environment in cellular membranes?
Hydrophilic portions
What provides increased stability to the basic structure of cellular membranes?
Cholesterol
Where are some phospholipids commonly found in the arrangement of cellular membranes?
Outer leaflet
Test your knowledge about the cell division process and the life cycle of a cell, including interphase and M-phase (mitosis or meiosis). Explore the differences between mitosis and meiosis, and understand their roles in producing new cells and maintaining chromosome continuity.
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