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What is the 'goal' of mitosis?
What is the 'goal' of mitosis?
- To create cells with varied numbers of chromosomes
- To produce two genetically different cells
- To ensure each daughter cell gets a perfect set of chromosomes (correct)
- To double the DNA of the mother cell
In which type of organisms is mitotic division a form of reproduction?
In which type of organisms is mitotic division a form of reproduction?
- Yeast (correct)
- Single-celled prokaryotes
- Prokaryotes
- Multicellular eukaryotes
What happens during the cell cycle phase known as mitosis?
What happens during the cell cycle phase known as mitosis?
- The cytoplasm divides to form two new cells
- The cell doubles in size
- The cell enters a resting phase
- The cell's nucleus splits into two equal sets of chromosomes (correct)
How do body tissues grow?
How do body tissues grow?
What may happen if cells undergo mitosis without ensuring each daughter cell receives a perfect set of chromosomes?
What may happen if cells undergo mitosis without ensuring each daughter cell receives a perfect set of chromosomes?
What role does mitosis play in an organism’s life?
What role does mitosis play in an organism’s life?
Which phase of the cell cycle involves DNA synthesis?
Which phase of the cell cycle involves DNA synthesis?
What is the main function of the cell cycle?
What is the main function of the cell cycle?
Which type of cells do not undergo mitosis?
Which type of cells do not undergo mitosis?
What is the phase between two M phases in the cell cycle called?
What is the phase between two M phases in the cell cycle called?
Which type of muscle cells do not undergo mitosis?
Which type of muscle cells do not undergo mitosis?
During which phase does the cell grow and function normally?
During which phase does the cell grow and function normally?
What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?
What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?
Which phase involves the division of mitochondria in preparation for division?
Which phase involves the division of mitochondria in preparation for division?
What is the process called when one cell doubles by dividing into two?
What is the process called when one cell doubles by dividing into two?