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Cell Reproduction
Mitosis & Meiosis
 
Why Cells Divide
Surface Area/ Volume Ratio
As the cell grows, the volume increases at agreater rate than the surface area
Can't take in enough nutrients, or removewastes
 Therefore the cell must grow or divide
Growth and Repair
Replace worn or damaged cells
Frequency of replacement varies:
bacteria ~ every 20 minutes
human cells ~ every 18-22 hours
Many cells in the body don't divide
 
Cell Division
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