Mitosis and Meiosis

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What is the result of meiosis?

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Four haploid cells.

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What is the goal of mitosis?

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To make two new daughter cells with the same DNA.

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What phase of meiosis is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equator?

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Metaphase II.

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Why does our body undergo mitosis?

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For growth and repair.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.

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What are the main stages of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis.

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What is the difference between haploid and diploid cells?

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Haploid cells have one set of chromosomes, while diploid cells have two sets.

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What occurs during prophase in mitosis?

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Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers form.

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What is the significance of crossing over during meiosis?

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It increases genetic diversity by exchanging genetic material between homologous chromosomes.

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What are sister chromatids?

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Identical copies of a chromosome connected by a centromere.