AP Biology Mitosis Flashcard

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What is the phase of mitosis where sister chromatids line up on the equator of the cell?

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Metaphase

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How do plant cells differ from animal cells during mitosis?

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Plant cells form a cell plate.

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What happens during prophase of mitosis?

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The nucleus disappears, centrioles move to the poles, and chromosomes condense into sister chromatids.

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What regulates chromosome movement in mitosis and meiosis?

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Microtubules.

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Which phase of the cell cycle does not have a checkpoint?

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S/G2.

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What is the role of microtubules in mitosis?

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They help in the movement of chromosomes during cell division.

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What is the significance of the cell plate in plant cell mitosis?

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It forms the new cell wall between the two daughter cells.

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What occurs during anaphase of mitosis?

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

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What is the main purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two genetically identical daughter cells.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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