Cell division and mitosis

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    • What are the two main purposes of cell division?
      Growth and repair
    • In what way does cell division aid in repair?
      It creates new cells to replace damaged ones
    • What is the fifth and final stage of mitosis called?
      Telophase
    • What is the main event in Metaphase?
      Chromosomes align in the center
    • What is the outcome of Telophase?
      Two new cells form
    • What are somatic cells?
      All cells except reproductive cells
    • What are the phases of cell division?
      1. Interphase: cell prepares to divide
      2. Prophase: chromosomes condense and become visible
      3. Metaphase: chromosomes align in the center
      4. Anaphase: chromosomes separate
      5. Telophase: two new cells form
    • What are the main phases of mitosis?
      • Prophase
      • Metaphase
      • Anaphase
      • Telophase
    • What is the outcome of mitosis in terms of cell identity?
      All cells are identical to the original
    • How does the process of mitosis differ from meiosis?
      • Mitosis produces two genetically identical daughter cells
      • Meiosis produces four genetically distinct daughter cells
      • Mitosis has one cell division, meiosis has two cell divisions
      • Mitosis maintains the original chromosome number, meiosis reduces it by half
    • What is the purpose of meiosis?
      Sexual reproduction
    • What is the purpose of mitosis, and how does it contribute to growth and repair in multicellular organisms?
      • Purpose of mitosis is to produce two genetically identical daughter cells
      • Allows for growth of multicellular organisms by increasing cell number
      • Enables repair of damaged or worn out cells by replacing them
      • Crucial for development, tissue renewal, and maintenance of homeostasis
    • In which type of cells does meiosis occur?
      Germ cells
    • Why is consistency in tissues and organs important?
      It ensures proper function and structure
    • What happens to chromosomes during mitosis?
      They duplicate and split
    • What type of cells does meiosis produce?
      Diverse cells for reproduction
    • What is the significance of mitosis in multicellular organisms?
      It allows growth and tissue repair
    • What are the vital processes served by cell division?
      • Growth: Increases the number of cells
      • Repair: Replaces damaged cells
    • What are the two types of cell division discussed?
      Mitosis and meiosis
    • What are the key differences between mitosis and meiosis?
      • Mitosis has 4 stages, meiosis has 8 stages
      • Mitosis occurs in somatic cells, meiosis occurs in germ cells
      • Mitosis is for cellular proliferation, meiosis is for sexual reproduction
      • Mitosis produces 2 diploid daughter cells, meiosis produces 4 haploid daughter cells
      • Chromosome number remains the same in mitosis, but is halved in each daughter cell in meiosis
      • Genetic variation doesn't change in mitosis, but increases in meiosis
    • What is the fifth and final stage of mitosis called?
      Telophase
    • What is the primary function of mitosis?
      To produce new cells
    • What is cell division?
      When a cell splits into two new cells
    • What occurs during Prophase?
      Chromosomes condense and become visible
    • What are the key events that occur during each stage of mitosis?
      • Interphase: Cell grows and DNA replicates
      • Prophase: Chromosomes condense, nuclear envelope breaks down
      • Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the equator of the cell
      • Anaphase: Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles
      • Telophase: Nuclear envelope reforms, chromosomes decondense
    • What is the third stage of mitosis called?
      Metaphase
    • What is the second stage of mitosis called?
      Prophase
    • Why is cell division crucial for the body?
      It ensures enough cells replace old or damaged ones
    • If a parent cell undergoes mitosis, how many daughter cells are produced?
      Two daughter cells
    • In which type of cells does mitosis occur?
      Somatic cells
    • How many stages are there in total in the process of meiosis?
      8
    • How does the appearance of the cell change during the different stages of mitosis?
      • Interphase: Cell appears normal, with a clear nucleus
      • Prophase: Chromosomes become visible, nuclear envelope breaks down
      • Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the cell equator
      • Anaphase: Chromosomes separate and move to opposite poles
      • Telophase: Nuclear envelope reforms, cell begins to divide
    • How does cell division contribute to growth?
      It increases the number of cells in the body
    • How many daughter cells are produced by mitosis?
      2 identical daughter cells
    • What is the third stage of mitosis called?
      Metaphase
    • What is the purpose of mitosis?
      Cellular proliferation
    • What is the result of telophase?
      Two identical daughter cells are formed
    • How does genetic variation differ between mitosis and meiosis?
      Mitosis produces identical cells, meiosis produces different cells
    • How does the appearance of the cell change during the different stages of mitosis?
      • Interphase: Cell appears normal, with a clear nucleus
      • Prophase: Chromosomes become visible, nuclear envelope breaks down
      • Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the cell equator
      • Anaphase: Chromosomes separate and move to opposite poles
      • Telophase: Nuclear envelope reforms, cell begins to divide
    • What are the five phases of mitosis in order?
      1. Interphase
      2. Prophase
      3. Metaphase
      4. Anaphase
      5. Telophase
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