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What is the main aim of mitotic cell division?
What is the main aim of mitotic cell division?
- To randomly divide DNA into the daughter cells
- To induce tumor or cancer
- To create cells with incomplete sets of chromosomes
- To ensure the daughter cell receives a complete set of chromosomes (correct)
During which phase of mitosis does the division of cytoplasm to form two new cells typically start?
During which phase of mitosis does the division of cytoplasm to form two new cells typically start?
- Telophase
- Prophase
- Metaphase
- Anaphase (correct)
What happens in the metaphase stage of mitosis?
What happens in the metaphase stage of mitosis?
- Chromosomes align in the center of the cell (correct)
- Nucleus divides
- Cytoplasm splits
- Chromosomes are duplicated
Why is it crucial for mitotic cell divisions to occur in a strict consecutive order?
Why is it crucial for mitotic cell divisions to occur in a strict consecutive order?
Which organism uses mitotic cell divisions as a form of reproduction?
Which organism uses mitotic cell divisions as a form of reproduction?
What could happen if a daughter cell receives too few or too many chromosomes after mitotic division?
What could happen if a daughter cell receives too few or too many chromosomes after mitotic division?
What is the primary purpose of mitosis?
What is the primary purpose of mitosis?
Which of the following is NOT a stage of mitosis?
Which of the following is NOT a stage of mitosis?
What is the primary function of the mitotic spindle during mitosis?
What is the primary function of the mitotic spindle during mitosis?
How do the processes of cytokinesis differ between animal and plant cells?
How do the processes of cytokinesis differ between animal and plant cells?
What is the primary function of cytokinesis?
What is the primary function of cytokinesis?
Which of the following is NOT a stage of the mitotic (M) phase?
Which of the following is NOT a stage of the mitotic (M) phase?
What is the purpose of mitotic cell division?
What is the purpose of mitotic cell division?
What happens when cytokinesis finishes during mitosis?
What happens when cytokinesis finishes during mitosis?
How do daughter cells in mitosis compare to the mother cell?
How do daughter cells in mitosis compare to the mother cell?
What is the major difference between meiosis and mitosis?
What is the major difference between meiosis and mitosis?
In meiosis, what is the purpose of producing haploid cells?
In meiosis, what is the purpose of producing haploid cells?
How do daughter cells resulting from meiosis differ from those in mitosis?
How do daughter cells resulting from meiosis differ from those in mitosis?
