RNA DNA & MITOSIS

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How many chromosomes do humans have in total?

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46

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What is the stage of the cell cycle where a cell spends 90% of its time?

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Interphase

Front

What are all of the stages of mitosis collectively called?

Back

Cell division

Front

What are the stages of mitosis prior to cytokinesis?

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Mitosis

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What is interphase?

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The phase between cell divisions.

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is RNA's role in the cell?

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To act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

Front

What are the main stages of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

Front

What occurs during prophase?

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Chromosomes condense and become visible; the nuclear envelope breaks down.

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What happens during metaphase?

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Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plate.