Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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What is a chromatid?

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A chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome, which is joined to another chromatid by a centromere.

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What occurs during cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells, completing cell division.

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What phase of mitosis is characterized by the chromosomes becoming visible and the nuclear envelope breaking down?

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Prophase.

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List the stages of mitosis in order.

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The stages of mitosis in order are: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase.

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What are the stages of the cell cycle in the correct order?

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The stages of the cell cycle in order are: interphase, mitosis, cytokinesis.

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Define 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 happens during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, preparing for separation.

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What is the role of the centromere?

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The centromere is the region of a chromosome where two sister chromatids are joined and where the spindle fibers attach during cell division.

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Describe 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 is telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.