Table of contents

1. Overview of Cell Biology2h 49m
2. Chemical Components of Cells1h 14m
3. Energy1h 33m
4. DNA, Chromosomes, and Genomes2h 31m
5. DNA to RNA to Protein2h 31m
6. Proteins1h 36m
7. Gene Expression1h 42m
8. Membrane Structure1h 4m
- The Lipid Bilayer
  38m
- Membrane Proteins
  25m
9. Transport Across Membranes1h 52m
10. Anerobic Respiration1h 5m
11. Aerobic Respiration1h 11m
12. Photosynthesis52m
13. Intracellular Protein Transport2h 18m
14. Cell Signaling1h 28m
15. Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement1h 39m
16. Cell Division3h 5m
17. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction50m
18. Cell Junctions and Tissues48m
19. Stem Cells13m
- Stem Cells
  13m
20. Cancer44m
21. The Immune System1h 6m
22. Techniques in Cell Biology1h 41m

16. Cell Division

Mitosis

Cell Biology

16. Cell Division

Mitosis

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Multiple Choice

Karyogenesis is a term used to describe:

The breakdown of the nuclear envelope during prophase

The formation of the cell nucleus during cell division

The replication of DNA prior to mitosis

The division of the cytoplasm following mitosis

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Understand the term 'karyogenesis': It refers to the process of forming the nucleus during cell division. The term is derived from 'karyo-' meaning nucleus and '-genesis' meaning formation or creation.

Analyze the options provided: The first option refers to the breakdown of the nuclear envelope during prophase, which is a part of mitosis but not related to the formation of the nucleus. The second option directly describes the formation of the nucleus, which aligns with the definition of karyogenesis.

Evaluate the third option: DNA replication occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle, prior to mitosis, and is not directly related to the formation of the nucleus.

Evaluate the fourth option: The division of the cytoplasm, known as cytokinesis, occurs after mitosis and is unrelated to the formation of the nucleus.

Conclude that the correct answer is the second option, as it accurately describes karyogenesis as the formation of the cell nucleus during cell division.