Mitosis

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7th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is mitosis?
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Mitosis is the process by which a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells, ensuring that each new cell receives an exact copy of the parent cell's DNA.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the phases of mitosis?
Back
The phases of mitosis are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens during prophase?
Back
During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the spindle apparatus begins to form.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What occurs during metaphase?
Back
During metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is anaphase?
Back
Anaphase is the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens during telophase?
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During telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is DNA replication important before mitosis?
Back
DNA replication is crucial before mitosis to ensure that each daughter cell receives an identical set of genetic information.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-4
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