Small Mitosis Review

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What is Telophase?

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The phase of mitosis where the nuclear envelope forms around separated chromosomes, resulting in two distinct nuclei.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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The pairing of sister chromatids and condensation of chromatin into visible chromosomes.

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What is Interphase?

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The phase of the cell cycle where the cell is not actively dividing, but is preparing for division.

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What is the G1 checkpoint?

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The checkpoint in the cell cycle that determines whether the cell should proceed to divide.

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What defines cancer?

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Cancer is the uncontrolled division of mutated cells.

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What happens during Anaphase?

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

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What is Metaphase?

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The phase of mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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What is the role of the S phase?

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The phase of the cell cycle where DNA replication occurs.

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What is the significance of the G2 checkpoint?

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It checks for DNA damage and ensures that all DNA has been replicated before the cell enters mitosis.

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What is chromatin?

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The material that makes up chromosomes, consisting of DNA and proteins.