Cell Division: Mitosis Flashcard Review

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What is the purpose of DNA replication before mitosis?

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To ensure that genetic information is accurately transferred to daughter cells.

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List the phases of mitosis in the correct order.

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What is the stage of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division?

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Interphase.

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During which phase do sister chromatids align at the cell's equator?

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Metaphase.

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How many chromosomes do daughter cells have compared to the parent cell after mitosis?

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Daughter cells contain the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What is the significance of prophase in mitosis?

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Prophase is the first stage of mitosis where chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What occurs during anaphase?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the sister chromatids and pull them to opposite ends of the cell.

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What happens during telophase?

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The chromosomes reach the poles, begin to de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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Define cytokinesis and its role in cell division.

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Cytokinesis is the process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells, completing cell division.