Flashcard - Mitosis

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What is Interphase?

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Interphase is the phase in the cell cycle where the cell spends most of its life, preparing for division by growing and replicating its DNA.

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What happens during Prophase?

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During Prophase, the chromosomes condense and become visible, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the spindle apparatus begins to form.

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What occurs in Metaphase?

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In Metaphase, chromosomes line up 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 in mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart and move to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes reach the opposite poles, begin to de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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List the stages of mitosis in order.

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The stages of mitosis in order are: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What is the role of spindle fibers in mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.

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Define 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 is the significance of mitosis?

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Mitosis is essential for growth, development, and tissue repair in multicellular organisms.

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What is the difference between cytokinesis and mitosis?

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Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate cells.

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