Mitosis review

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What is the process by which a nucleus divides into two new identical nuclei?

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Mitosis

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What structure forms during cytokinesis in plant cells?

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A cell plate

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List the correct order of phases of mitosis.

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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During which phase in mitosis do the chromosomes pull away from the middle of the cell?

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Anaphase

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What happens to the nuclear envelope at the end of mitosis?

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It reforms and the nucleoli reappear.

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What is the main purpose of mitosis?

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To ensure equal distribution of chromosomes to daughter cells.

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What are the two main stages of the cell cycle?

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Interphase and Mitotic phase.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What role do spindle fibers play during mitosis?

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They help separate the chromosomes during anaphase.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.