Mitosis and Cell Cycle

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What is the division of the cytoplasm called?

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Cytokinesis

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List the stages of mitosis in order.

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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Why is DNA important for a cell?

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It provides the instructions/blueprint for a cell.

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What occurs during prophase of mitosis?

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The chromosomes become visible, the nucleus disappears, and spindles form.

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How many chromosomes do fruit fly daughter cells have after mitosis if they originally have 8 chromosomes?

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8 chromosomes.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

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What happens during metaphase of mitosis?

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Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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What is the significance of anaphase in mitosis?

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Anaphase is when sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs during telophase of mitosis?

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The chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell prepares to divide.