Cell division is one stage of the cell cycle - Leaving Cert Biology - Question b - 2017
Question b
Cell division is one stage of the cell cycle. Name the other stage.
There are two types of cell division. Name both.
The diagram shows a cell undergoing cell divis... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Cell division is one stage of the cell cycle - Leaving Cert Biology - Question b - 2017
Step 1
Other stage of the cell cycle.
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The other stage of the cell cycle is Interphase.
Step 2
Both types of cell division.
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The two types of cell division are Mitosis and Meiosis.
Step 3
From which two substances are chromosomes made?
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Chromosomes are made of DNA and Protein.
Step 4
What is the function of structure B in the above diagram?
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The function of structure B, which represents spindle fibers, is to contract or separate chromosomes during cell division.
Step 5
How many chromosomes will be in each new cell formed from the above division?
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Each new cell formed from the division will contain four chromosomes.
Step 6
Give two possible causes of cancer.
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Two possible causes of cancer are radiation exposure and genetic factors, such as hereditary mutations.
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