mitosis and cell cycle

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What is the purpose of DNA replication before cell division?

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To ensure that genetic information is accurately transferred to daughter cells.

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How many chromosomes do fruit fly body cells have?

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8 chromosomes.

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What is the total number of chromosomes in human cells?

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46 chromosomes.

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List the stages of the cell cycle in the correct order.

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Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis.

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What is the next phase of mitosis after metaphase?

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Anaphase.

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What is mitosis?

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A process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The division of the cytoplasm of a cell, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What are the main stages of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What happens during interphase?

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

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What is the significance of the cell cycle?

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It regulates cell growth, DNA replication, and cell division.