Mitosis
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What are the two kinds of cell division mentioned in the text?

Mitosis and Meiosis

Which type of cells constantly divide in the human body according to the text?

Embryo cells, skin cells, gut lining cells, epithelial cells, and intestine cells

How many chromosomes do human body cells have?

46 (2n diploid)

What is the majority of a cell's life spent in, according to the text?

<p>Interphase</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the mitosis cell division process?

<p>Two daughter cells having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 phases of nuclear division (mitosis) in order?

<p>Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during Prophase?

<p>Chromosomes coil up, nuclear envelope disappears, and spindle fibers form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the events of Anaphase.

<p>Chromosome copies divide, and spindle fibers pull chromosomes to opposite poles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during Telophase?

<p>Chromosomes uncoil, nuclear envelopes form, and 2 new nuclei are formed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step of cell division after mitosis?

<p>Cytokinesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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