Cell Cycle and Mitosis flashcard

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What phase do cells spend most of their lives in?

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Interphase

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Is interphase a part of Mitosis?

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No, it happens before mitosis.

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What is the correct order of phases in mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What is the longest stage of the cell cycle called?

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Interphase.

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What happens during telophase?

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2 new nuclei form.

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To divide a cell's nucleus and its genetic material into two identical nuclei.

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What are the main stages of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What occurs during the G1 phase of interphase?

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Cell growth and normal functions.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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To help separate the chromosomes.

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What happens during metaphase?

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Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.