Mitosis Flashcard

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What is 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 are the phases of mitosis?

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The phases of mitosis are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope begins to break down, and the spindle apparatus starts to form.

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What happens during metaphase?

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During 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 stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs during telophase?

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

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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 daughter cells.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of events that a cell goes through as it grows and divides, consisting of Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication and growth.

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a structure made of DNA and protein that contains genetic information.