cell divison Flashcards

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basic function of the nucleus

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contains dna information of a cell

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basic function of the endoplasmic reticulum

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a network of tubes for transport of molecules

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basic function of the mitochondria

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makes energy using glucose and oxygen

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basic function of the golgi bodies

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removing waste

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5
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list 3 organelles that are unique to plant cells. what are the basic functions?

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cell wall: provides strength and protection
chloroplast: produces energy through photosynthesis
vacuole: stores water and nutrients

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6
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list the three main reasons why cell division is important

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reproduction, repair, and growth

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interphase

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strands start to duplicate

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prophase

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nuclear membrane breaks down and chromosomes become visible

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metaphase

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the chromosomes line up in the middle

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anaphase

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sister chromatids become daughter chromosomes, they move to opposite sides, the centerom splits

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telophase

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daughter chromosomes are no longer visible, new nuclear membrane is formed

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cytokinesis

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cytoplasm divides

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13
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what is cytokinesis, how is it different for plant and animal cells ?

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plant: daughter cells dived into a new cell plate
animal: the cell membrane is pinched into a new cell

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14
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what is typically the longest phase of the cell cycle?

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interphase

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