B2 - Cell Division Flashcards
1
Q
Which domain are unicellular?
A
Prokaryotic cells
2
Q
Define stem cell.
A
An undifferentiated cell. Stem cells can divide to form more stem cells or form certain types of specialised cell
3
Q
Name somewhere stem cells are found in the adult body
A
Bone marrow
4
Q
What are embryos made up of?
A
Stem cells
5
Q
Put the phases of mitosis in order
A
Interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
6
Q
Which phase involves DNA replication?
A
Interphase
7
Q
What happens during metaphase?
A
All the paired chromosomes are lined up in the middle of the cell, ready to divide
8
Q
What does mitosis create?
A
Two identical daughter cells
