cell division Flashcards
1
Q
why do cells have to divide (2 reasons)
A
SA/V ratio efficiency, and DNA overload
2
Q
what is cell division
A
cell makes a duplicate of its DA and divides it between 2 new cells
3
Q
what are the two main stages of cell division?
A
mitosis and cytokinesis
4
Q
is a better functioning cell larger or smaller?
A
smaller
5
Q
what is DNA overload
A
larger a cell becomes, the more demands the cell places on DNA
