Multiple Choice
Cytokinesis usually follows mitosis. If a cell completed mitosis but not cytokinesis, the result would be:
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11. Cell Division
Review of the Cell Cycle
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You would be ,unlikely to see which of the following human cells dividing?
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Skin cell
B
Cancer cell
C
Cell from an embryo
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All of these cell types are equally unlikely to divide at any given time.
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Nerve cell
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Understand the context of cell division: Cell division is a process where a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells. It is crucial for growth, development, and repair in multicellular organisms.
Identify the types of cells mentioned: Skin cells, cancer cells, cells from an embryo, and nerve cells. Each type has different characteristics and roles in the body.
Consider the division frequency of each cell type: Skin cells divide frequently to replace dead or damaged cells. Cancer cells divide uncontrollably, which is a hallmark of cancer. Embryonic cells divide rapidly during development.
Examine nerve cells: Nerve cells, or neurons, are specialized cells that transmit signals in the nervous system. Unlike other cell types, mature nerve cells typically do not divide. They are in a permanent state called 'G0 phase' of the cell cycle.
Conclude why nerve cells are unlikely to divide: Due to their specialization and role in the nervous system, mature nerve cells do not undergo cell division, making them the least likely to be seen dividing compared to the other cell types mentioned.
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