West Virginia Barber Written Practice Exam

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What is the process called when a cell divides or reproduces?

Meiosis
Metabolism
Mitosis
Photosynthesis

The correct answer is: Meiosis

The correct answer is "Mitosis" because it is the specific process through which a single cell divides and produces two identical daughter cells. In mitosis, the parent cell duplicates its chromosomes and then separates the copied chromosomes into two new nuclei. This results in two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Meiosis is a different type of cell division that results in the formation of gametes (sperm and eggs) with half the number of chromosomes. Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy.