The Cell Cycle

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What are spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers are structures that help separate chromosomes during cell division.

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What is the main job of spindle fibers?

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Pulling the chromosomes apart during mitosis.

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What phase of mitosis involves the chromosomes lining up in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase.

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

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Anaphase.

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What phase of mitosis occurs after anaphase?

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Telophase.

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What are the two cells called that result after cell division?

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Daughter cells.

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How many chromosomes do humans have?

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Humans have 46 chromosomes.

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How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

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Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of events that lead to cell division and replication.