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Biology: Cell continuity- Mitosis
Cell Revision Questions
1. Define cell continuity.
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2. What is DNA made up of?
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3. What happens in the chromosome?
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4. How many chromosomes are there in a human cell?
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5. Define homologous chromosomes?
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6. What is the difference between haploid and diploid?
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7. What is the cell cycle?
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8. In the space provided below, draw a diagram illustrating the cell cycle?
9. List the three phases of the cell cycle, giving details of each.
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10. Define mitosis .
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11. What is cancer?
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12. What is a carcinogen? Give some examples.
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13. Give some examples of plant and animal organs.
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14. What steps can be taken to reduce the risk of cancer?
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15. What is meiosis?
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16. Explain the significance of meiosis.
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17. List the stages of mitosis.
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18. Briefly describe what happens in each stage of mitosis.
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19. In the space provided below, draw a diagram illustrating the stages of mitosis.
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20. What is cytokinesis?
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21. Draw a diagram in the space below, illustrating what happens during cytokinesis.
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