Review - Mitosis

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What is the final stage of mitosis called?

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Cytokinesis

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What happens during cytokinesis?

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The cells are pinched and clefted to become two identical daughter cells.

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What is interphase?

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The period when the cell is growing and preparing for division.

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What occurs during interphase?

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DNA gets copied.

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What is the role of centrioles during mitosis?

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Centrioles help in the formation of spindle fibers.

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What is the process of cell division called?

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Mitosis.

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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 different cells.

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What happens during prophase?

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Centrioles and spindle fibers appear.

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What is the purpose of spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.