Flashcard - Mitosis

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell.

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What are the main phases of Mitosis?

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The main phases of Mitosis are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What happens during Prophase?

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During Prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the spindle apparatus begins to form.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the phase where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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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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What are Chromosomes?

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Chromosomes are structures made of DNA and protein that contain genetic information.

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What is a Centromere?

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A centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together.

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Define Tissue.

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Tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is the role of Spindle Fibers?

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Spindle fibers are structures that help separate chromosomes during cell division.

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