B2 Cell Division

Question 1

Cell cycle.

Answer 1

. Series of stages that cells go through to grow and divide.

Question 2

Interphase: (cell cycle)

Answer 2

.cell prepares for division: DNA is replicated

Question 3

Mitosis.

Answer 3

.Division of the nucleus into two identical daughter nuclei

Question 4

Cytokinesis.

Answer 4

.Division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate cells

Question 5

Mitosis stages.

Answer 5

1 .Prophase
2 .metaphase
3 .Anaphase
4 .Telophase

Question 6

Importance of Mitosis

Answer 6

.growth
.repair
.A-sexual Reproduction

Question 7

differences Between Mitosis and meiosis.

Answer 7

.Mitosis- produces 2 identical diploid cells ; involved in growth and repair
.Meiosis- produces 4 genetically diverse haploid cells ; used in sexual reproduction

Question 8

Stem cells.

Answer 8

Undifferentiated cells capable of giving rise to various cell types.
Potential uses- regenerative medicine, treating diseases and research

Question 9

Diploid & Haploid.

Answer 9

Diploid - cells containing two sets of chromosomes
Haploid- cells containing one set of chromosomes

Question 10

Chromosomes

Answer 10

Structures formed from DNA and proteins that carry genetic information.