Mitosis

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What must be copied before cells can divide?

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DNA

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In which stage of the cell cycle do cells spend 90% of their time?

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Interphase

Front

What is the correct order of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis

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What is the purpose of Mitosis?

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Growth of an organism and Repair of damaged tissue

Front

What are the 'X' shaped structures seen during cell division?

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Chromosomes

Front

What is Mitosis?

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The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What are the phases of Mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

Front

What happens during Prophase?

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Chromosomes condense and become visible; the nuclear envelope breaks down.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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Chromosomes line up at the cell's equator.

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What is Anaphase?

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