AP Bio Mitosis & Cell Cycle Control Flashcard

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What is the process of mitosis?

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

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What are the main stages of the cell cycle?

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The main stages of the cell cycle are Interphase (G1, S, G2) and M phase (Mitosis and Cytokinesis).

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What occurs during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is Telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What is the role of centromeres in cell division?

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Centromeres are the regions of chromosomes that hold sister chromatids together and are essential for their proper segregation during mitosis.

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What is a cleavage furrow?

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A cleavage furrow is the indentation that begins to form in the cell membrane during cytokinesis, leading to the separation of the two daughter cells.

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What is the significance of stem cells?

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Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the potential to develop into various cell types, playing a crucial role in growth, development, and tissue repair.

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What happens during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What is the difference between cytokinesis and mitosis?

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Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate cells.

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What is the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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The G1 phase is the first stage of Interphase where the cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.