True or false: cell division

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Cell theory says cells arise from pre-existing cells.

2. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   A sexually reproducing organism starts from a single-celled zygote.

3. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Cell division stops once the organism is mature.

4. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Division continues throughout the life cycle.

5. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Interphase is a preparation for division.

Explanation