Cell Division Review

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What is DNA Replication?

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DNA copies itself.

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Where is genetic material located in a cell?

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Nucleus.

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What is one half of the X shape of a chromosome called?

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Chromatid.

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What stage of the cell cycle do cells spend 90% of their time in?

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Interphase.

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How many chromosomes do human body cells have?

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46.

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What is the function of the centromere?

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It holds sister chromatids together.

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What is the process of cell division called?

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Mitosis.

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What are the two main stages of the cell cycle?

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Interphase and mitotic phase.

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What happens during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into chromosomes and the nuclear envelope breaks down.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The division of the cytoplasm to form two separate daughter cells.