Mitosis

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What is the stage of the cell cycle that follows interphase?

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Mitosis

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What occurs during prophase of mitosis?

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The chromatin condenses, spindle fibers form at each side of the cell, and the nuclear membrane breaks apart.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What are the two daughter strands of replicated chromatin called?

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Chromosomes

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What happens during interphase?

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The cell replicates its DNA.

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What is DNA replication?

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The process by which the cell makes a copy of its DNA in the nucleus.

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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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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What is the significance of the centromere?

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The centromere is the region where two sister chromatids are joined together.

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What are the main phases of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What occurs during metaphase?

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Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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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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