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What is the primary purpose of cell division in prokaryotes?
What is the primary purpose of cell division in prokaryotes?
- To repair injuries
- To produce offspring through binary fission (correct)
- To replace damaged cells
- To facilitate growth and development
What is the primary purpose of cell division in eukaryotes?
What is the primary purpose of cell division in eukaryotes?
- To replace worn-out cells and repair injuries (correct)
- To produce gametes for reproduction
- To facilitate binary fission
- To duplicate genetic material
Which process is involved in the production of somatic cells?
Which process is involved in the production of somatic cells?
- Cytokinesis
- Binary fission
- Mitosis (correct)
- Meiosis
What is the final step in the eukaryotic cell cycle?
What is the final step in the eukaryotic cell cycle?
How long does the process of mitosis typically take?
How long does the process of mitosis typically take?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cell produced during mitosis?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cell produced during mitosis?
How many phases are involved in the process of mitosis?
How many phases are involved in the process of mitosis?
What is the purpose of mitosis in cell division?
What is the purpose of mitosis in cell division?
During which cell division stage do the centromeres split and the sister chromatids move to opposite ends of the cell?
During which cell division stage do the centromeres split and the sister chromatids move to opposite ends of the cell?
What happens during interphase before the start of mitosis?
What happens during interphase before the start of mitosis?
What is the purpose of cytokinesis in cell division?
What is the purpose of cytokinesis in cell division?
Which cell division stage involves the breakdown of the nuclear envelope and the formation of kinetochores at each centromere?
Which cell division stage involves the breakdown of the nuclear envelope and the formation of kinetochores at each centromere?
What is the role of spindle fibers during cell division?
What is the role of spindle fibers during cell division?
Why is the spindle checkpoint crucial during metaphase of cell division?
Why is the spindle checkpoint crucial during metaphase of cell division?
What occurs during prophase of cell division?
What occurs during prophase of cell division?
