Mitosis

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What is the first phase of mitosis?

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Prophase.

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Why do chromosomes have two chromatids during mitosis?

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It allows the cell to divide into genetically identical daughter cells.

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Which cell type is likely to have the highest rate of mitosis?

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A cell in the lining of the intestine.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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DNA lines up in the middle of the cell and DNA attaches to spindle fibers.

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Why is chromosome condensation important during mitosis?

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To facilitate chromosome movement without tangling and breaking.

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What is the role of spindle fibers in mitosis?

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Spindle fibers 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 significance of telophase in mitosis?

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Telophase marks the end of mitosis, where the chromosomes de-condense and nuclear envelopes reform.

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How does cytokinesis differ from mitosis?

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Cytokinesis is the process of cytoplasmic division, while mitosis is the division of the nucleus.

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What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle regulates cell growth, DNA replication, and cell division.