2 - Cell division Flashcards
1
Q
What is a stem cell?
A
stem cells are undifferentiated cells which are able to differentiate to fit a need
2
Q
What is mitosis?
A
a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth.
3
Q
What is meant by the cell cycle?
A
A series of stages as the cell divide
4
Q
Why is the cell cycle required?
A
It is needed to produce more cells through mitosis in order to replace damaged cells or help support growth and development
5
Q
How many cells are produced by mitosis?
A
Mitosis produces two cells from one
