Understanding Binary Fission and Asexual Reproduction
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Where does cell division occur to continuously make new blood cells?

  • Intestinal cells
  • Red blood cells
  • Red bone marrow (correct)
  • Epidermis

    • What is the process of making a new organism from one or two parent organisms?

  • Chromatin organization
  • Reproduction (correct)
  • Cell division
  • Cellular repair

    • How do bacteria and unicellular organisms reproduce?

  • Through sexual production
  • Via binary fission (correct)
  • By forming gametes
  • By sloughing off dead skin cells

    • What is the result of sexual reproduction?

    <p>Unique offspring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do bacteria reproduce faster and live almost everywhere on Earth?

    <p>Via a simple cell division process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the body produces new cells in response to a skin injury?

    <p>Site of injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of cell division?

    <p>Facilitate growth and repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientific theory is closely related to the concept of cell division?

    <p>Cell Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another term for cell division in living organisms?

    <p>Cell Reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In multicellular organisms, cell division is primarily responsible for:

    <p>Facilitating repair and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to old cells in the body when new cells are formed through cell division?

    <p>They die</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the origin of all cells according to the Cell Theory?

    <p>All cells come from preexisting cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of cell division in unicellular organisms?

    <p>For reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does budding contribute to asexual reproduction?

    <p>A new organism is developed from a small part of the parent's body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of chromosomes in the inheritance of genetic information?

    <p>They carry genetic information and make the body function normally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do multicellular organisms use cell division?

    <p>For growth, development, and repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is DNA packaged in cells?

    <p>As tightly coiled molecules in structures known as chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference in the role of cell division between prokaryotes and multicellular organisms?

    <p>Prokaryotes use cell division for reproduction, while multicellular organisms use it for growth, development, and repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

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