Cell Division and Mitosis

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Purpose of cell division in unicellular organisms

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Reproduce

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Phase of the cell cycle for growth, DNA replication, and preparation for division.

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Interphase

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Phase in which chromatin condenses into chromosomes and the nuclear envelope begins to disappear.

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Prophase

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Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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Metaphase

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Phase where spindle fibers separate sister chromatids to opposite ends.

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Anaphase

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Phase in which the nuclear envelope reforms and the chromosomes uncoil.

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Telophase

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Phase of the cell cycle where the cytoplasm divides into 2 daughter cells

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Cytokinesis

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Uncontrolled cell growth is known as...

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cancer

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The substances that cause cancer are called...

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carcinogens

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Programmed cell death removes unnecessary and damaged cells.

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Apoptosis