EXPLORE LEARNING CELL DIVISION
GIZMO ACTUAL EXAMPREP 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTION
◉ cell division. Answer: the process in reproduction and growth by
which a cell divides to form 2 daughter cells
◉ DNA. Answer: Deoxyribonucleic Acid, a complex molecule
containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.
◉ chromatin. Answer: granular material visible within the nucleus;
made of DNA tightly coiled around proteins
◉ chromosome. Answer: condensed packages of genetic material
formed from chromatin as a cell prepares to divide
◉ chromatid. Answer: one of two identical "sister" parts of a duplicated
chromosome
◉ mitosis. Answer: part of cell division in which the nucleus divides
into nuclei containing the SAME # of chromosomes (DOES NOT
INCLUDE INTERPHASE or cytokinesis)
, ◉ Interphase. Answer: period of the cell cycle between cell divisions in
which the cell grows, includes G1, S, and G2, longest period of cell
cycle
◉ Prophase. Answer: 1st phase of mitosis, Chromosomes become
visible, nuclear envelop dissolves, spindle forms
◉ metaphase. Answer: 2nd phase of mitosis, during which the
chromosomes line up across the center of the cell
◉ anaphase. Answer: 3rd phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes
separate and move to opposite ends of the cell
◉ telophase. Answer: last phase of mitosis, chromosome are in two new
cells and nuclear membranes start to reform
◉ cytokinesis. Answer: Division of the cytoplasm during cell division,
occurs immediately after mitosis
◉ surface area vs volume ratio. Answer: because volume grows faster
than surface area, cells must divide in order to expel wastes and take in
nutrients, otherwise they would be unable to maintain homeostasis
◉ cancer. Answer: any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal
and uncontrolled cell division
GIZMO ACTUAL EXAMPREP 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTION
◉ cell division. Answer: the process in reproduction and growth by
which a cell divides to form 2 daughter cells
◉ DNA. Answer: Deoxyribonucleic Acid, a complex molecule
containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.
◉ chromatin. Answer: granular material visible within the nucleus;
made of DNA tightly coiled around proteins
◉ chromosome. Answer: condensed packages of genetic material
formed from chromatin as a cell prepares to divide
◉ chromatid. Answer: one of two identical "sister" parts of a duplicated
chromosome
◉ mitosis. Answer: part of cell division in which the nucleus divides
into nuclei containing the SAME # of chromosomes (DOES NOT
INCLUDE INTERPHASE or cytokinesis)
, ◉ Interphase. Answer: period of the cell cycle between cell divisions in
which the cell grows, includes G1, S, and G2, longest period of cell
cycle
◉ Prophase. Answer: 1st phase of mitosis, Chromosomes become
visible, nuclear envelop dissolves, spindle forms
◉ metaphase. Answer: 2nd phase of mitosis, during which the
chromosomes line up across the center of the cell
◉ anaphase. Answer: 3rd phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes
separate and move to opposite ends of the cell
◉ telophase. Answer: last phase of mitosis, chromosome are in two new
cells and nuclear membranes start to reform
◉ cytokinesis. Answer: Division of the cytoplasm during cell division,
occurs immediately after mitosis
◉ surface area vs volume ratio. Answer: because volume grows faster
than surface area, cells must divide in order to expel wastes and take in
nutrients, otherwise they would be unable to maintain homeostasis
◉ cancer. Answer: any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal
and uncontrolled cell division
