Cell cycle & Mitosis CP Biology

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Eukaryotic cells divide by

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mitosis

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What are sister chromatids?

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Sister chromatids are identical copies of a chromosome, connected by a centromere.

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Eukaryotic chromosomes are made from a combination of DNA and protein called

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chromatin

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Each chromosome contains two sister chromatids, which are held together by a

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centromere

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What phase of mitosis is characterized by chromosomes lining up in the middle of the cell?

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metaphase

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What is the first phase of mitosis?

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prophase

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During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate?

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anaphase

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What is the final phase of mitosis where two new nuclei form?

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telophase

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What is the role of the centromere in cell division?

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The centromere holds sister chromatids together and is the attachment point for spindle fibers.

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.