Mitosis Review

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What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?

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Interphase is the longest phase of the cell cycle, where the cell grows and prepares for mitosis.

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, allowing for growth and repair.

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What are the stages of mitosis?

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The stages of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What happens during prophase?

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

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What occurs during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes line up at the cell's equator, and spindle fibers attach to their centromeres.

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What is anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during telophase?

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

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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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What type of cells undergo mitosis?

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Body (somatic) cells undergo mitosis for growth and repair.

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What is DNA?

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DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic acid, which carries genetic information.