Cell Growth and Division Flashcards
1
Q
Somatic cell
A
All human cells except for germ cells
2
Q
Germ cells
A
Cells that produces eggs and sperm
3
Q
How many copies of each chromosome do somatic cells contain?
A
Two
4
Q
Two general phases of cell cycle
A
Interphase and mitosis
5
Q
Interphase
A
Cell is not dividing, phase occurring most of the time
6
Q
Mitosis
A
Division of generic material, cell nucleus breaks into two new fully functional nuclei