Vocabulary for Mitosis and Cell Cycle

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the 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 the Cell Cycle?

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The Cell Cycle is the series of phases that a cell goes through from its formation to its division into two daughter cells.

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What happens during Interphase?

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During Interphase, the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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Define Chromatid.

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A Chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome, which is joined to its sister chromatid by a centromere.

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What is a Centromere?

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A Centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together.

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What is a Chromosome?

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A Chromosome is a structure made of DNA and protein that contains genetic information.

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What is Prophase?

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Prophase is the first stage of mitosis where the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is Metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes line up at the cell's equator and attach to spindle fibers.

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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell.