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What happens before the nucleus starts dividing in mitosis?
The DNA replicates
During which phase of the cell cycle is the cell growing and preparing for cellular division?
Interphase
What is the result when a single cell reproduces by mitosis?
Two cells with genetic material identical to the parent cell
During which stage of interphase do chromosomes make a copy of themselves?
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Which is an accurate comparison of cytokinesis in animal and plant cells?
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The cell cycle describes the processes that take place as a cell ______________.
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Why is the S phase of interphase important in cell division?
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Why is meiosis important for sexual reproduction?
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Which process produces the most variation within a species?
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How are sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction different?
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Which characteristic is present in offspring produced by sexual reproduction, but is missing in offspring produced by asexual reproduction?
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Why is the process of meiosis important to sexual reproduction?
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If a plant's root cell has 8 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will be found in its pollen cell?
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Which of the following does NOT occur during interphase?
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During meiosis, homologous chromosomes can exchange DNA in a process known as what?
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Which process is an example of asexual reproduction?
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Mitosis produces _________ cells, which are _______. Meiosis produces ________ cells, which are ________.
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What is mitosis?
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What happens during telophase?
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What happens during the G1 phase?
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What happens during the S phase?
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What happens during interphase?
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What happens during prophase?
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What happens during metaphase?
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What happens during anaphase?
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What happens during the G2 phase?
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What is cancer?
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What happens during cytokinesis?
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How many daughter cells are produced in meiosis?
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How many daughter cells are produced in mitosis?
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Which results in genetic variation, mitosis or meiosis?
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During meiosis, the chromosome number is ____________.
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During mitosis, the chromosome number is the __________ as the original cell.
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Study Notes
Cell Division Processes
- Mitosis Overview: A type of cell division producing two genetically identical daughter cells.
- Meiosis Overview: A process resulting in four haploid gametes, essential for sexual reproduction and genetic diversity.
- Cell Cycle Phases: Comprises interphase (G1, S, G2) and the mitotic phase (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis).
Interphase
- Growth and Preparation: Cells grow and prepare for division during interphase.
- S Phase: Chromosomes duplicate to ensure each daughter cell receives a complete set of DNA.
- G1 Phase: Initial growth phase where cells increase in size and prepare for DNA replication.
- G2 Phase: Second growth phase where the cell prepares for mitosis by producing necessary proteins and organelles.
Mitosis Details
- Prophase: Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes.
- Metaphase: Chromosomes align along the cell's equator.
- Anaphase: Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.
- Telophase: Nuclear membranes re-form, and chromatin unwinds, concluding mitosis.
- Cytokinesis: The cytoplasm divides, creating two separate cells.
Meiosis Details
- Importance of Meiosis: Halves the chromosome number, generating genetic variation through independent assortment and crossing over.
- Crossing Over: Homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material, increasing genetic diversity in offspring.
- Result: Produces four non-identical haploid cells from one diploid cell.
- Gametogenesis: The formation of gametes through meiosis is crucial for sexual reproduction.
Genetic Variation
- Sources of Variation: Meiosis introduces genetic diversity through crossover and independent assortment, unlike mitosis, which produces identical cells.
- Asexual Reproduction: Produces genetically identical offspring, lacking variation from sexual reproduction.
Chromosome Count
- Chromosome Halving in Meiosis: If a cell has 8 chromosomes, the resulting gametes will have 4 chromosomes.
- Mitosis vs Meiosis: Mitosis maintains the same chromosome number; meiosis reduces it by half.
Cancer and Cell Division
- Cancer Definition: A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell division, leading to tumor formation.
Summary of Daughter Cells
- Mitosis Results: Two identical diploid daughter cells.
- Meiosis Results: Four genetically varied haploid daughter cells.
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts of cell division, including mitosis and meiosis. You'll explore the phases of the cell cycle and the specific events that occur during each phase, such as prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and cytokinesis. Test your understanding of how these processes contribute to genetic continuity and diversity.
