Cell Division (C&H-C2L3)

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What is cytokinesis?

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The final stage of the cell cycle where the cell's cytoplasm divides, distributing organelles into two new daughter cells.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What phase of mitosis is characterized by the chromosomes lining up in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What is interphase?

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The phase of the cell cycle where the cell spends most of its time, preparing for division.

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What is mitosis?

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The process of nuclear division in a cell, resulting in two identical daughter nuclei.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What happens during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What is anaphase?

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The phase of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What occurs during telophase?

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The chromosomes begin to de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell prepares to divide.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What is the role of spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during mitosis.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What is the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis?

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Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What is the G1 phase?

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The first phase of interphase where the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.