Cell Division Review

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What phase is this cell in?

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Telophase

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Cells spend 90% of their time in this stage of the cell cycle. What is this stage?

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Interphase

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What phase is this cell in?

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Anaphase

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What is independent assortment?

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It is the random alignment & separation of homologous chromosomes during meiosis I, increasing genetic variation.

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What is the process where homologous chromosomes pair up during prophase I?

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Synapsis

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What is the main purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two genetically identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What occurs during prophase of mitosis?

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Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers form.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during cell division?

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To help separate chromosomes and pull them to opposite poles of the cell.