Mitosis Flashcard

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What phase of the cell cycle involves the duplication of chromosomes?

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Interphase

Front

What is the structure that holds two sister chromatids together?

Back

Centromere

Front

During which phase do the chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane?

Back

Metaphase

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Front

What phase follows anaphase and involves the formation of a nuclear membrane around the chromatids?

Back

Telophase

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Front

What is the term for the division of the cytoplasm that occurs after mitosis?

Back

Cytokinesis

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What is the main purpose of mitosis?

Back

To ensure that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.

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What are the four main stages of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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What happens to the nuclear envelope during prophase?

Back

It breaks down.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

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

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What is the significance of the centromere in chromosome movement?

Back

It is the attachment point for spindle fibers during mitosis.

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