5 Questions
What best distinguishes living things from nonliving matter?
Ability to reproduce
What is the main purpose of cell division in multicellular organisms?
Development from a fertilized cell
What is the result of cell division?
Genetically identical daughter cells
What is the basis of the continuity of life?
Reproduction of cells
What is the key ability that distinguishes living things from nonliving matter?
Reproduction
Test your understanding of the key roles of cell division with this quiz based on Chapter 12 of the Biology Eighth Edition by Neil Campbell and Jane Reece. Topics covered include the cell cycle, reproduction, and the significance of cell division in living organisms.
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