Cell Division

cell division

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Cell division is the process by which a cell, called the ..... divides into two cells, called .......
Parent cells + daughter cells
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In mitosis, an ordinary body (somatic) cell divides to make how many daughter cells?
Two
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In meiosis, a cell divides twice, to produce how many gameates?
Four
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The first division of meiosis is a special kind of cell division called a....?
reduction division because the number of chromosomes is halved
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There are three main types of cell division:
binary fission, mitosis, and meiosis.
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Mitosis is used when a cell needs to be....?
replicated into exact copies of itself.
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Cells go through different phases called the cell cycle. The "normal" state of a cell is called the....?
"interphase"
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Prophase
During this phase the chromatin condenses into chromosomes and the nuclear membrane and nucleolus break down.
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Metaphase
During metaphase the chromosomes line up along the middle of the cell.
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Anaphase
During anaphase the chromosomes separate and move to opposite sides of the cell.
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Telophase
During telophase the cell forms two nuclear membranes around each set of chromosomes and the chromosomes uncoil.
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In mitosis, an ordinary body (somatic) cell divides to make how many daughter cells?

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In meiosis, a cell divides twice, to produce how many gameates?

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The first division of meiosis is a special kind of cell division called a....?

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There are three main types of cell division:

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