Flashcard - Mitosis

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What are the stages of mitosis in order?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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During which phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

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Synthesis (S phase)

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What is a group of similar cells that perform the same function called?

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Tissue

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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What is a structure made up of different types of tissue that performs a specific job?

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Organ

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In which phase does the cell spend most of its life?

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Interphase

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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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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?

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Interphase

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What happens during prophase?

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

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What occurs during metaphase?

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Chromosomes line up at the cell's equator.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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To help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4