Examine the image below, and pay special attention to the phase circled and indicated by the black arrow.in one sentence identify the circled phase and explain why this phase is necessary for the remainder of the cycle to occur correctly. the circled phase in the cell cycle picture is DNA duplication

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The circled phase is DNA duplication (S phase), and it is necessary for the remainder of the cell cycle because it ensures that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes, which is critical for proper cellular function and genetic information transfer.

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Examine the cell process shown below. Predict what could happen to a multicellular organism if a) the process occurred too frequently and b) the process did not occur frequently enough. Answer in 2 complete sentences

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a) If the cell process, likely referring to cell division, occurred too frequently, it could lead to uncontrolled cell growth, resulting in tumors or cancer, which can severely disrupt normal tissue function and overall health. b) Conversely, if the process did not occur frequently enough, the organism could experience issues such as impaired tissue repair, stunted growth, or loss of function in vital organs, ultimately affecting its ability to survive and thrive.

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simple details explanation Anaphase Prophase Telophase Interphase Metaphase Cytokinesis

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Here's a simple explanation of each cell cycle phase:

Interphase: This is the phase where the cell spends most of its life. It consists of three parts: G1 (cell growth), S (DNA synthesis), where the DNA is replicated, and G2 (preparation for mitosis). The cell is not actively dividing during this time, but it is preparing for division.
Prophase: In this phase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and each chromosome is made up of two sister chromatids. The nuclear membrane begins to disintegrate, and the mitotic spindle starts to form from the centrosomes, which move to opposite poles of the cell.
Metaphase: During metaphase, the chromosomes line up along the equatorial plane (metaphase plate) of the cell. The spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes, ensuring that they are aligned and ready to be separated.
Anaphase: In anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart by the spindle fibers and move toward opposite poles of the cell. This ensures that each new cell will get an identical set of chromosomes when the cell divides.
Telophase: This phase marks the near end of cell division. The chromosomes reach the poles of the cell and begin to de-condense back into chromatin. The nuclear membrane re-forms around each set of chromosomes, resulting in two separate nuclei within the cell.
Cytokinesis: This process occurs after telophase and involves the physical division of the cytoplasm to form two distinct daughter cells. In animal cells, this is achieved through the formation of a cleavage furrow, while in plant cells, a cell plate forms to separate the two new cells.

These phases collectively ensure that a cell divides properly, allowing for growth, repair, and reproduction in multicellular organisms.

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Which of the following places the phases of a stem cell into the correct order?(1 point)
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mitosis, specialization, expression
mitosis, specialization, expression

differentiation, mitosis, specialization
differentiation, mitosis, specialization

mitosis, gene expression, differentiation
mitosis, gene expression, differentiation

gene expression, differentiation, mitosis

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The correct order of the phases of a stem cell is mitosis, gene expression, differentiation.

This sequence begins with the stem cell undergoing mitosis to divide, then regulating gene expression to activate specific genes, and finally differentiating into specialized cell types.

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Immediately after an embryo forms, it begins to replicate new cells. What is the most likely type of cells that form during the first few cell divisions?(1 point)
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pluripotent cells
pluripotent cells

oligopotent cells
oligopotent cells

multipotent cells
multipotent cells

totipotent cells

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The most likely type of cells that form during the first few cell divisions of an embryo are totipotent cells.

Totipotent cells have the ability to develop into any cell type, including both the embryonic and extra-embryonic tissues, and can give rise to a complete organism.

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Mitosis:(1 point)
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takes one cell and replicates into two genetically unique cells.
takes one cell and replicates into two genetically unique cells.

takes one cell and replicates it into four cells, each with half of the original cells genetic information.
takes one cell and replicates it into four cells, each with half of the original cells genetic information.

takes one cell and replicates it into two genetically identical cells.
takes one cell and replicates it into two genetically identical cells.

takes two cells, one from each parent, and replicates it into four genetically unique cells

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The correct response is: **takes one cell and replicates it into two genetically identical cells.** Mitosis is a process of cell division that results in two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the original cell.