Mitosis and Meiosis

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What stage of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

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Interphase

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What is the haploid number of chromosomes in humans?

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23

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Define a haploid cell.

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A cell that only has a single set of chromosomes (23 = n).

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How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after meiosis if the parent cell has 30 chromosomes?

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15

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What is the correct order of the stages of Mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What is Mitosis?

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A process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What is Meiosis?

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A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four haploid cells, each genetically distinct.

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What is the difference between diploid and haploid cells?

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Diploid cells have two sets of chromosomes (2n), while haploid cells have one set of chromosomes (n).

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What is the role of spindle fibers during cell division?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis.

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What happens during Prophase of Mitosis?

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Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.