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Cell Reproduction. the process by which new cells are formed Single-celled organisms one parent cell produces two new identical “daughter cells” cell division results in population growth B. Multi-cellular organisms
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Cell Reproduction • the process by which new cells are formed • Single-celled organisms • one parent cell produces two new identical “daughter cells” • cell division results in population growth B.Multi-cellular organisms - two parent cells produce cells which receive half their genes from each parent - cell division results in growth of organism
Life of a Cell Cell division is a continuous process that involves three stages: • Interphase – growth and preparation • Mitosis – division of the nucleus • Cytokinesis – division of the cytoplasm and organelles