Cell Division

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process of division of the cytoplasm that occurs after mitosis, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What phase comes after anaphase in mitosis?

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Telophase is the phase that comes after anaphase in mitosis.

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What is a centromere?

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A centromere is the point on a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are held together.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication, including interphase and mitosis.

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What is the role of the centriole in cell division?

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Centrioles help in the formation of the spindle fibers that separate the chromosomes during cell division.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the spindle apparatus begins to form.

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What is the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis?

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Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm.

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What are chromatids?

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Chromatids are the two identical halves of a duplicated chromosome, joined together at the centromere.

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What is 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 is the significance of the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is crucial for growth, development, and repair in organisms, ensuring that cells divide correctly.