Flashcard - Mitosis 2

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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 Mitosis?

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The main phases of Mitosis are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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During which phase do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase.

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What happens to DNA before Mitosis begins?

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The amount of DNA is doubled so that the two new cells each have the same original amount.

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What phase do cells spend most of their time in?

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Interphase.

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What is Prophase?

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Prophase is the first phase of Mitosis where the chromosomes condense and become visible, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What occurs during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

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What is Telophase?

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Telophase is the final phase of Mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows Mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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What is the role of the spindle fibers during Mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during Mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.