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Mitosis: Cell Division Process

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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?

Yeast (correct)

Single-celled prokaryotes

Prokaryotes

Multicellular eukaryotes

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?

By increasing the number of cells that make them up Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the cell cycle involves DNA synthesis?

S phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the cell cycle?

To duplicate DNA accurately and create genetically identical daughter cells Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells do not undergo mitosis?

Red and white blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the phase between two M phases in the cell cycle called?

Interphase Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle cells do not undergo mitosis?

Skeletal muscle cells Signup and view all the answers

During which phase does the cell grow and function normally?

G1 phase Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?

$DNA$ synthesis and doubling of $DNA$ amount occur Signup and view all the answers

Which phase involves the division of mitochondria in preparation for division?

$G2$ phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when one cell doubles by dividing into two?

$Mitosis$ Signup and view all the answers