FINAL mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
what is mitosis
A
nucleus/cell division
2
Q
key to mitosis
A
maintaining the number of chromosomes
3
Q
phases of mitosis
A
prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis
4
Q
why do cells divide
A
1) to maintain favorable surface area to volume ratio
2) growth
3) repair
5
Q
how many chromosomes does the human body cell have
A
46
6
Q
does a heart cell have the same DNA as a brain cell
A
yes (bc you started as one cell)
7
Q
what is a stem cell
A
cell that is unspecialized
