1. List and then briefly describe two different processes that occur during the sexual life cycle that increase the genetic diversity of offspring.
2. Ordinary cell division produces two daughter cells that are genetically identical. How is mitosis useful in any organism?
3. Which two phases of mitosis are essentially opposites in terms of changes in the nucleus? Explain your choice.
4. What are four characteristics (behaviors) of all cancer cells?
5. We commonly believe that benign tumors are not harmful. Is this true or false? Explain why you made that decision.