The Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To allow cells to divide for growth, repair, and renewal

Front

Order the stages of the cell cycle: G2, S, G1, M.

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G1, S, G2, M

Front

During the "s" phase of the cell cycle, DNA is duplicated. Why is this important?

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Allows for each daughter cell to be genetically IDENTICAL

Front

What is the longest stage of the cell cycle called?

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Interphase

Front

What stage is this? Options: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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Metaphase

Front

What stage is this? Options: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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Telophase

Front

The structure labeled A is a(n)_________ used to hold sister chromatids together.

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centromere

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During anaphase

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Each DNA gets pulled to the opposite sides of the cell

Front

Mitosis results in the formation of...

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Two identical cells with all of the original chromosomes

Front

During which stage of mitosis do spindle fibers form, chromosomes appear, and nuclear materials disappear? Options: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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Prophase