Quick 10Q: Mitosis

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What occurs before the process of mitosis?

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DNA is replicated.

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What is the phase of mitosis where sister chromatids pair and chromatin condenses into chromosomes?

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Prophase.

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What is the result of mitosis?

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2 identical, diploid cells.

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In which phase do sister chromatids align on the metaphase plate?

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Metaphase.

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What checkpoint ensures all DNA has been replicated and that there are no errors?

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G2 checkpoint.

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To divide a single cell into two identical daughter cells.

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What are sister chromatids?

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Identical copies of a chromosome, connected by a centromere.

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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 role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

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To help separate the sister chromatids during anaphase.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process that follows mitosis, dividing the cytoplasm and organelles into two daughter cells.