Mitosis Review

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What is the function of mitosis?

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The function of mitosis is to repair and replace worn out cells.

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What part of the chromosome is located at C?

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DNA

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What part of the chromosome is located at A?

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Chromatids

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What phase of mitosis involves the formation of chromatids and spindle fibers?

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Prophase

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What is a segment of DNA called?

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Gene

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What is the centromere?

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

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What are spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers are structures that help separate the chromosomes during mitosis.

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What happens during anaphase?

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During anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell.

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What is the difference between chromatids and chromosomes?

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Chromatids are the two identical halves of a duplicated chromosome, while a chromosome is a single piece of DNA that contains many genes.

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What occurs during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes begin to de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.