Cell Cyle Flashcards
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First stage of mitosis:
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- DNA replicates to form two copies of each chromosome.
- Cell grows and copies its internal structures e.g:
- ## Ribosomes and mitochondria.
2
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Second Stage of mitosis:
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- One set of chromosomes are to each end of the cell, the nucleus also divides,
3
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Final Stage:
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- Cytoplasm and the cell membrane divide to form 2 identical cells
- ## 2 idential cells known as daughter cells.
4
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Functions of mitosis:
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- Essential for growth and development of multicellular organisms.
2) Takes place when an organism repairs itself.
3) Happens during asexual reproduction.