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Why is cell division important? (3 Answers)
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1. Enables multicellular organisms to grow to adult size.
2. Replaces worn-out or damaged cells 3. Is the basis of reproduction for every organism. |
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What is asexual reproduction?
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Production of offspring by a single parent with participation of gamete
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Define the term 'Gamete'
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Haploid reproductive cells. Sperm and Egg
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Define the term 'Haploid'
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A cell that only contains one set of chromosomes. Humans have 46 chromosomes, haploid human cells have 23 chromosomes
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Define the term 'homologous chromosome'
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a pair of matching chromosomes. One set from each parent.
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Define the term 'autosomes'
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Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome.
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Define the term 'diploid'
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A pair of matching chromosomes. One chromosome from each parent
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Define the term 'zygote'
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Diploid cell formed by the fusion of two haploid cells. IE sperm and egg joining.
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What are the 3 sub-phases of interphase.
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Gap 1 - G1
S - S phase Gap 2 - G2 |
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What occurs during G1 of interphase?
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Period of prep for division
Protein supply increased Organelles are replicated. |
