cell cycle and mitosis review

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What is the longest stage of the cell cycle called?

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Interphase

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What are the two resulting cells in mitosis?

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Identical to the starting cell and identical to each other.

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During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes line up along the equator of the cell?

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Metaphase

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Is cytokinesis a phase of mitosis?

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False

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During which stage of mitosis do spindle fibers form, chromosomes appear, and nuclear materials disappear?

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Prophase

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What occurs during interphase?

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Cell growth, DNA replication, and preparation for mitosis.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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To help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

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What happens during anaphase?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis?

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Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm.

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