cell divison

Question 1

basic function of the nucleus

Answer 1

contains dna information of a cell

Question 2

basic function of the endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 2

a network of tubes for transport of molecules

Question 3

basic function of the mitochondria

Answer 3

makes energy using glucose and oxygen

Question 4

basic function of the golgi bodies

Answer 4

removing waste

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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

Question 6

list the three main reasons why cell division is important

Answer 6

reproduction, repair, and growth

Question 7

interphase

Answer 7

strands start to duplicate

Question 8

prophase

Answer 8

nuclear membrane breaks down and chromosomes become visible

Question 9

metaphase

Answer 9

the chromosomes line up in the middle

Question 10

anaphase

Answer 10

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

Question 11

telophase

Answer 11

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

Question 12

cytokinesis

Answer 12

cytoplasm divides

Question 13

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

Answer 13

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

Question 14

what is typically the longest phase of the cell cycle?

Answer 14

interphase