Mitosis and Meiosis

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What happens to the chromosomes during anaphase?

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They are pulled apart.

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What are the two parts of the cell cycle?

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Interphase and Mitosis.

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In what part of the Cell Cycle does the cell grow and replicate DNA?

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Interphase.

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In what phase of Meiosis 1 is crossing over occurring?

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Prophase.

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What type of cancer is Melanoma?

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Skin cancer.

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What is the main purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two 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 is crossing over and why is it important?

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Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis, increasing genetic diversity.

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What occurs during interphase?

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The cell grows, replicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What are the stages of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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