15 Questions
What is the 'goal' of mitosis?
To ensure each daughter cell gets a perfect set of chromosomes
In which type of organisms is mitotic division a form of reproduction?
Yeast
What happens during the cell cycle phase known as mitosis?
The cell's nucleus splits into two equal sets of chromosomes
How do body tissues grow?
By increasing the number of cells that make them up
What may happen if cells undergo mitosis without ensuring each daughter cell receives a perfect set of chromosomes?
The daughter cells may not survive or may cause cancer
What role does mitosis play in an organism’s life?
Populating an organism’s body with cells and replacing old, worn-out cells with new ones
Which phase of the cell cycle involves DNA synthesis?
S phase
What is the main function of the cell cycle?
To duplicate DNA accurately and create genetically identical daughter cells
Which type of cells do not undergo mitosis?
Red and white blood cells
What is the phase between two M phases in the cell cycle called?
Interphase
Which type of muscle cells do not undergo mitosis?
Skeletal muscle cells
During which phase does the cell grow and function normally?
G1 phase
What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?
$DNA$ synthesis and doubling of $DNA$ amount occur
Which phase involves the division of mitochondria in preparation for division?
$G2$ phase
What is the process called when one cell doubles by dividing into two?
$Mitosis$
Learn about mitosis, a type of cell division in which one cell divides to produce two new cells that are genetically identical to the original cell. Understand its significance in the context of the cell cycle and its role in populating an organism's body during development and growth.
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