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What is the primary function of the mitochondria within a cell?
What is the primary function of the mitochondria within a cell?
Which phase of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes at the spindle’s center?
Which phase of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes at the spindle’s center?
What condition is characterized by excessive cell growth?
What condition is characterized by excessive cell growth?
Which component of the cell is responsible for digesting waste and pathogens?
Which component of the cell is responsible for digesting waste and pathogens?
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What occurs during the telophase of mitosis?
What occurs during the telophase of mitosis?
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What is the main role of the plasma membrane?
What is the main role of the plasma membrane?
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During which phase of cell division does the cytoplasm divide?
During which phase of cell division does the cytoplasm divide?
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Which structure organizes microtubules and is crucial for cell division?
Which structure organizes microtubules and is crucial for cell division?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of hypoplasia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of hypoplasia?
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During which phases of meiosis does genetic material not get duplicated a second time?
During which phases of meiosis does genetic material not get duplicated a second time?
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Study Notes
Cell Structure and Function
- Cell: The basic functional unit of life.
- Plasma membrane: Controls substance entry/exit.
- Cytoplasm: Gel-like, site of metabolic processes.
- Nucleus: Contains DNA, controls cellular activities.
- Mitochondria: "Powerhouse" of cell, produces ATP (energy).
- Endoplasmic Reticulum (Rough and Smooth): Involved in protein and lipid synthesis.
- Golgi apparatus: Modifies, packages, and transports proteins.
- Lysosomes: Digest waste and pathogens.
- Centrosomes: Organize microtubules, essential for cell division.
- Ribosomes: Synthesize proteins.
- Cytoskeleton: Provides structure, aids in transport, movement.
Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis
- Mitosis: Cell division creating identical daughter cells.
- Prophase: Chromosomes condense.
- Prometaphase: Nuclear membrane breaks down, spindle forms.
- Metaphase: Chromosomes align at center.
- Anaphase: Chromosomes separate.
- Telophase: New nuclear envelopes form.
- Cytokinesis: Cell division is complete.
- Meiosis: Cell division producing four cells with half the genetic material of the original cell (important for sexual reproduction).
- Two divisions, unlike mitosis.
Cell Growth Abnormalities
- Hyperplasia: Excessive cell growth.
- Hypoplasia: Underdevelopment or reduced cell number.
- Atrophy: Shrinking of cells due to disuse or disease.
- Hypertrophy: Increase in cell size.
- Dysplasia: Abnormal cell development (precursor to cancer).
- Neoplasia: Uncontrolled cell growth, leading to tumor formation (benign or malignant).
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Test your knowledge on cell structure and the processes of mitosis and meiosis. This quiz covers essential components of the cell and the stages of cell division. Explore how these intricate processes contribute to life at the cellular level.
