AP Biology Mitosis Flashcard

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What are the three phases of interphase?

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G1 (Gap 1), S (Synthesis), G2 (Gap 2)

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What is the role of the S phase in the cell cycle?

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DNA is replicated during the S phase.

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What structure regulates chromosome movement during mitosis?

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Microtubules regulate chromosome movement.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm.

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Which phase of the cell cycle does not have a checkpoint?

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S/G2 phase does not have a checkpoint.

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What occurs during the G1 phase of interphase?

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Cell growth and preparation for DNA replication occur during G1.

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What is the significance of the G2 phase?

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The G2 phase involves further growth and preparation for mitosis.

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What happens during prophase of mitosis?

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Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is the function of the spindle apparatus?

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The spindle apparatus helps separate sister chromatids during mitosis.