cell division

Question 1

What are the four phases of mitosis?

Answer 1

Prophase
Anaphase
Metaphase
Telephase

Question 2

DNA replication occurs before cells can divide. Why is this?

Answer 2

This happens so that after the cell splits, both cells will have the same dna and inheritance of genetic traits

Question 3

What is the correct sequence of the interphase part of the cell cycle?

Answer 3

(G0) G1, S phase, G2

Question 4

Differences between cancer cells and normal cells?

Answer 4

Normal cells stop reproducing once enough cells are present; cancer cells reproduce uncontrollably, even when there are enough cells.

Question 5

An animal with 8 chromosomes goes through mitosis, how many chromosomes will each new daughter cell have?

Answer 5

8

Question 6

______ substances known to produce or promote cancer

Answer 6

carcinogens

Question 7

the acculturation of abnormal cells to form a mass of tissue

Answer 7

tumor

Question 8

a cell that lacks specialized functions?

Answer 8

stem cell

Question 9

a cell that has a distinct function

Answer 9

differentiated cell

Question 10

give me 3 reasons why cell division occurs

Answer 10

1. growth
2. repair
3. create new cells