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1
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Why do cells divide

A

reproduction
growth
growth repair damage

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2 types of reproduction

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Asexual reproduction
Sexual reproduction

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Asexual Reproduction

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Involves one parent
Offspring are identical to the parent

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Sexual Reproduction

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Involves gametes from two parents to create a zygote

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Examples of gametes?

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Sperm, Egg

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Why does the # of cells and not just the size of the cell

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When a cell gets too big, chemicals and water cannot get through the cell fast enough

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Cells need to take in

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Nutrients, water and gases

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Cells need to get rid off

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CO2 and other waste products

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What is the definition of Diffusion?

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Chemicals move from an area of higher concentration to an area of low concentration

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What is the definition of osmosis

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Movement of water across a membrane
Water moves in an area of HIGHER concentration

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