Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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What is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for mitosis?

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Interphase

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List the stages of mitosis in the correct order.

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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What happens during anaphase?

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Chromosomes are pulled apart by spindle fibers to opposite sides of the cell.

Front

Why is cell division necessary for growth instead of just cell stretching?

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Cells need to divide to maintain a proper surface area to volume ratio for efficient nutrient intake and waste removal.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate chromosomes and pull them to opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What is the significance of metaphase in mitosis?

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Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, ensuring that each daughter cell will receive an identical set of chromosomes.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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The G1 phase is the first stage of interphase where the cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.