Mitosis Flashcard

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the stage of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for mitosis by duplicating its chromosomes.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, the nuclear membrane begins to break down, and the chromosomes become visible as they condense.

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What are daughter cells?

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Daughter cells are the two new cells that result from the process of mitosis.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes line up along the center of the spindle, preparing for separation.

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Which stage is NOT part of mitosis?

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Interphase is not considered part of mitosis; it is the phase where the cell prepares for division.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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Define mitosis.

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during mitosis by pulling them to opposite ends of the cell.

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What happens during anaphase?

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During anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart and move toward opposite poles of the 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.