Cell division is necessary for many life roles. It is needed for prokaryotes and single-celled eukaryotes to reproduce. Multicellular eukaryotes require cell division to develop from embryos into full-grown organisms. Those organisms then need further cell division for processes like growth, cell renewal, and damage repair. Describe the phases of the cell cycle, including the mitotic phases. Provide at least one major characteristic of each phase.

Refer to the family pedigree shown here. in generation i, one parent is affected by the gene mutation and one parent isn't. in generation ii, all three children are affected by the gene mutation. what can you conclude about this gene mutation? a. all children born in future generations will be affected by this disorder. b. this gene mutation is a dominant disorder. c. this gene mutation is a recessive disorder. d. the generation i mother is a carrier of this gene mutation.