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

Cytokinesis

Cell Biology

16. Cell Division

Cytokinesis

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Multiple Choice

Which part of the cell cycle directly results in the formation of two daughter cells?

Prophase

S phase

Metaphase

Cytokinesis

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Understand the cell cycle: The cell cycle consists of interphase (G1, S, and G2 phases) and the mitotic phase (M phase), which includes mitosis and cytokinesis.

Review the role of cytokinesis: Cytokinesis is the final step of the M phase, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in the physical separation of the parent cell into two daughter cells.

Differentiate between mitosis and cytokinesis: Mitosis involves the division of the nucleus and its genetic material, while cytokinesis involves the division of the cytoplasm and cell membrane.

Analyze the options: Prophase and metaphase are stages of mitosis, and the S phase is part of interphase where DNA replication occurs. None of these directly result in the formation of two daughter cells.

Conclude that cytokinesis is the correct answer because it is the process that directly leads to the formation of two separate daughter cells by dividing the cytoplasm and completing cell division.