Cell Division, Growth And Differentation Flashcards
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Mitosis
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Two identical cells from the original
1
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Why do we need cell division
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Repair
Growth
Replacement
Some cases asexual reproduction
2
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What do chromosomes carry
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Genes and their alternative forms (alleles)
3
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Chromosomes are always found in…
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Pairs
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How mitosis happens
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Normal body cell with four chromosomes (two pairs)
Copy each chromosomes (now 4 pairs)
Cell divides with two pairs of chromosomes on two separate daughter cells
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When do most animal cells differentiate
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Early in development
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When do plant cells differentiate
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Throughout their life time
7
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What cell division does asexual reproduction do
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Mitosis
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Clones are..
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Genetically identical offspring
