Mitosis and Cell Cycle

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What are the stages of mitosis in order?

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prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

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Why do cells undergo mitosis?

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to reproduce, grow and repair/replace

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What is a chromosome made up of?

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two chromatids

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

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8 chromosomes

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What are the two cells resulting from mitosis called?

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Daughter cells

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What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

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To regulate cell growth, replication, and division.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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

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What happens during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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What is anaphase?

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