Applied Mitosis Flashcard Review

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Mitosis and cytokinesis together are known as...

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cell division

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The two identical strands of DNA are known as...

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sister chromatids

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When cells divide uncontrollably and consume nutrients other cells need, it is called...

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cancer

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Mitosis produces...

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2 genetically identical daughter cells

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When cells undergo mitosis they each receive...

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the same DNA as the parent cell

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

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What phase comes before mitosis?

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Interphase, where the cell prepares for division.

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What is the role of centromeres in mitosis?

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Centromeres hold sister chromatids together until they are separated during anaphase.

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What are spindle fibers?

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Structures that help separate sister chromatids during mitosis.

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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.