Cell Cycle and mitosis

Front

What is the structure that holds sister chromatids together?

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Centromere

Front

What occurs during telophase?

Back

2 new nuclei form.

Front

List the stages of mitosis in order.

Back

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

Front

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

Back

Anaphase.

Front

How is cancer defined?

Back

Uncontrolled division of mutated cells.

Front

What is the first stage of mitosis?

Back

Prophase.

Front

What happens during metaphase?

Back

Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

They help separate the chromosomes.

Front

What is the main purpose of the cell cycle?

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To ensure proper cell division and replication.

Front

What is cytokinesis?

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The process where the cytoplasm divides to form two daughter cells.