Mitosis and Meiosis Review

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What is the first phase of mitosis?

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Prophase

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What are the stages of mitosis in order?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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What phase follows prophase in mitosis?

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Metaphase

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How many chromosomes do fruit fly daughter cells have after mitosis if they start with 8 chromosomes?

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8 chromosomes.

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What is the main purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell.

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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 happens during anaphase of mitosis?

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

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

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What is the final phase of mitosis?

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Telophase.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.