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  • Cell Division: What's Lost and What's Gained?
    This is a bit of a trick question! Here's why:

    * Nothing truly "disappears" Cell division is about growth and continuation, not loss.

    * What changes: During cell division, a single cell divides into two daughter cells. These daughter cells are essentially clones of the original cell, with a few key differences:

    * Chromosomes: The original cell's chromosomes are replicated, and each daughter cell gets a full set.

    * Size: The original cell's volume is divided between the two new cells, so each is smaller.

    * Surface area: The cell's surface area changes, but it's related to the change in size.

    It's important to note: The original cell doesn't "disappear." It's replaced by two new cells that are essentially its copies.

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