Cell Division Flashcards

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What is a largest part of the cell cycle?

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Interphase

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What happens in interphase?

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  • DNA is copied, chromosomes duplicate to form 92 chromosomes.
  • Cell enlarges
  • Number of sub-cellular structures such as mitochondria increase.
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What is the 2nd part of the cell cycle?

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Mitosis

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What happens in Mitosis?

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  • Chromosomes line up along the centre of the cell
  • One set of each chromosome is pulled to either side of the cell.
  • Cytoplasm and cell membrane divides in cytokinesis.
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What does mitosis result in?

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2 genetically identical cells are formed called daughter cells.

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