AP Bio Mitosis

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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The main phases of the cell cycle are G1 (growth), S (DNA replication), G2 (preparation for division), and M (mitosis).

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What happens during cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells after mitosis.

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What is the role of spindle fibers in mitosis?

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

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What is the significance of microvilli in cells?

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Microvilli increase the surface area of a cell, enhancing its ability to absorb nutrients.

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How does cell volume affect nutrient needs?

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The amount of nutrients needed by a cell is determined by its volume; larger cells require more nutrients.

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What occurs if a cell undergoes mitosis without cytokinesis?

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The resulting cell will have more than one nucleus.

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What is the function of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?

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The G1 phase is primarily for cell growth and preparation for DNA synthesis.

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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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During the S phase, DNA is replicated, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.

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What is the role of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?

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The G2 phase involves further growth and preparation for mitosis, including DNA checkpoints.