What Is Mitosis

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Multiple Choice

What is mitosis?

• A)the process of cell division that produces the gametes
• B)the process of cell division that occurs when portions of the chromosome pair are exchanged before the final cell division occurs
• C)the process of cell division that occurs in females
• D)the process of cell division that produces normative growth and development

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Definitions:

Quaternary

The most recent period in the Earth's history, starting around 2.58 million years ago and continuing to the present day.

Cenozoic

The current geological era, beginning about 66 million years ago, characterized by the dominant emergence of mammals.

Holocene

The current geological epoch, which started approximately 11,700 years ago after the last major ice age.

Carbon Dating

A method used to determine the age of an artifact or remains by measuring the amount of carbon-14 present, which decays over time.