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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What is the structure that holds sister chromatids together?

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centromere

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To allow cells to divide for growth, repair, and renewal.

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During which phase do two nuclei form?

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telophase

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What stage of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

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anaphase

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What is the first stage of mitosis?

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prophase

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What happens during metaphase?

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Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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They help separate the chromosomes during anaphase.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.

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How does mitosis differ from meiosis?

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

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