Mitosis and Meiosis flashcard

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What is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells?

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Mitosis

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What is the phase of meiosis where homologous chromosomes separate?

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Anaphase I

Front

What is the first phase of mitosis?

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Interphase

Front

What is the stage of cell division where the cytoplasm divides?

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Cytokinesis

Front

What is the structure that carries genetic information in cells?

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Chromosome

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What phase of mitosis is characterized by the condensation of chromatin into visible chromosomes?

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Prophase

Front

What is the term for the division of the nucleus during cell division?

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Karyokinesis

Front

What is the second stage of meiosis where sister chromatids separate?

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Anaphase II

Front

What is the phase of meiosis that follows Telophase I?

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Prophase II

Front

What is the term for the pairing of homologous chromosomes during meiosis?

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Synapsis