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Purpose of Cell Division

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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?

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?

Cytokinesis

Binary fission

Mitosis (correct)

Meiosis

What is the final step in the eukaryotic cell cycle?

Mitosis Signup and view all the answers

How long does the process of mitosis typically take?

Up to an hour Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of cell produced during mitosis?

Gametes (sperm and ova) Signup and view all the answers

How many phases are involved in the process of mitosis?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mitosis in cell division?

To produce two identical daughter cells from a parent cell Signup and view all the answers

During which cell division stage do the centromeres split and the sister chromatids move to opposite ends of the cell?

Anaphase Signup and view all the answers

What happens during interphase before the start of mitosis?

DNA replication occurs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cytokinesis in cell division?

To divide the cytoplasm and produce two daughter cells Signup and view all the answers

Which cell division stage involves the breakdown of the nuclear envelope and the formation of kinetochores at each centromere?

Metaphase Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of spindle fibers during cell division?

To separate sister chromatids during anaphase Signup and view all the answers

Why is the spindle checkpoint crucial during metaphase of cell division?

To ensure proper separation and alignment of chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during prophase of cell division?

The chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes Signup and view all the answers