Cell Cycle Test Day Practice Flashcardizz

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What is the result of meiosis in terms of chromosome number?

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Meiosis results in daughter cells that have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. For example, if a fruit fly has 8 chromosomes, the resulting daughter cells will have 4 chromosomes.

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What phase of the cell cycle is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equator?

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Metaphase is the phase of the cell cycle where chromosomes align at the cell's equator before being separated.

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What is the phase of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart?

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Anaphase is the phase of mitosis where sister chromatids are separated and pulled towards opposite poles of the cell.

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What is the purpose of the G2 phase in interphase?

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The G2 phase prepares the cell for division by ensuring all DNA is replicated and the cell is ready for mitosis.

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What is Meiosis II?

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Meiosis II is the second division in meiosis, similar to mitosis, where the sister chromatids are separated into four haploid daughter cells.

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Define interphase.

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, consisting of G1, S, and G2 phases.

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What occurs during prophase of mitosis?

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

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical diploid cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse haploid cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis or meiosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What happens during the S phase of interphase?

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During the S phase, DNA replication occurs, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.