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Chapter 10: Cell Growth & Divison Flashcards

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Somatic Cell

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Any cell of a living organism other than the reproductive cells.
Not reproductive cell

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What is a Sex Cell? (Gametes)

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females: eggs
males: sperm
Reproductive Cell

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How do somatic & sex cells differ?

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Function: reproductive vs. non reproductive
Location: who cares

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How do cells divide?

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Cells divide because larger cells are more difficult to maintain, cells divide when they grow to a certain size & need to be smaller.

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How is DNA packaged into the nucleus?

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DNA is packaged into highly condensed chromosomes structures with the help of many proteins

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