The Importance of the Cell Division Process Flashcards

The final details about the cell cycle and its importance

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How long does mitosis take?

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Between 30 minutes and 2 hours

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The two daughter cells are _____ to the mother cell and to each other

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identical

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Basically, what does mitosis do for unicellular plants and animals?

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They perform asexual reproduction

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What does mitosis do for multicellular organisms?

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It helps them grow, heal, and regenerate

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What is the importance of mitosis?

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Both daughter cells are exact copies of each other and the mother cell, which means that both cells can carry out the same function as the previoius

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