Biology
Biology
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ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Oogenesis
The formation of the ovum (mature female gamete) from undifferentiated germ cells is called oogenesis. This process takes place in the ovaries (female gonads). Oogenesis consists of three stages known as the multiplication phase, growth phase, and matura…
Cell Division
Cell division involves the formation of new daughter cells from the parent cells. It is a part of the cell cycle that takes place in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Cell division is required for three main reasons:
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Why do the chromosomes in chromatin condense in dividing cells?

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Ch. 4.1 - trace the historical development of the cell...Ch. 4.1 - list the three principles of the cell theory?Ch. 4.2 - Prob. 1TCCh. 4.2 - Prob. 1CYLCh. 4.2 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 4.3 - Prob. 1CSCCh. 4.3 - describe the structure and features shared by all...Ch. 4.3 - distinguish prokaryotic from eukaryotic cells?Ch. 4.3 - Prob. 3CYLCh. 4.4 - describe the structure and function of the major...
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