10 Questions
What is the process by which a parent cell divides into two daughter cells called?
Mitosis
What occurs during the S stage of interphase in the cell cycle?
DNA replication
Which phase of the cell cycle involves the division of the mother cell into two genetically identical daughter cells?
Mitosis
What is the purpose of meiosis in eukaryotes?
To reduce the number of chromosomes for sexual reproduction
What defines the M phase of an animal cell cycle?
The division of the mother cell into two genetically identical daughter cells
What is the primary concern of cell division?
Maintenance of the original cell's genome
In meiosis, when are homologous chromosomes separated?
During the first division
What is the purpose of the checkpoints in the cell cycle?
To detect and repair DNA damage
What process results in four haploid daughter cells?
Meiosis
Which type of cell division enables sexually reproducing organisms to develop from the one-celled zygote?
Mitotic cell division
Test your knowledge about the process of cell division, where a parent cell divides into two daughter cells as part of a larger cell cycle. Learn about the distinct types of cell division in eukaryotes and their significance.
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