Cell Division, Cell Diversity And Cell Differentiation Flashcards
1
Q
What are chromatids?
A
Replicates of chromosomes.
2
Q
What is cytokinesis?
A
Division of the cytoplasm of a cell following mitosis.
3
Q
What is mitosis?
A
Type of nuclear division that maintains the chromosome number
-each new daughter cell contains the same genetic information as the parent cell.
-They are also genetically identical to eachother.
4
Q
What are 3 things we need mitosis for in the cell cycle?
A
- Asexual reproduction
- growth
- tissue repair
5
Q
What are the stages of mitosis called?
A
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
