Cell Division and Mitosis

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Purpose of cell division in unicellular organisms

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Reproduce

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Cell cycle phase for growth, DNA replication, and prep for division.

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Interphase

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Phase when chromatin condenses into chromosomes and nuclear envelope disappears.

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Prophase

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Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate and spindle fibers attach to centromeres.

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Metaphase

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Phase where spindle fibers separate sister chromatids to opposite ends.

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Anaphase

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Phase when the nuclear envelope reforms and chromosomes unwind.

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Telophase

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Phase of cell cycle where cytoplasm divides into 2 daughter cells

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Cytokinesis

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Uncontrolled cell growth is known as...

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cancer

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Substances that cause cancer are called...

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carcinogens

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Programmed cell death eliminates unnecessary and damaged cells.

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Apoptosis