Mitosis/Meiosis Review

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What does the acronym P, M, A, T stand for in mitosis?

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P - Prophase, M - Metaphase, A - Anaphase, T - Telophase

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What is the first phase of mitosis?

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Prophase

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What is the main purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

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What happens during metaphase?

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Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.

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True or False: Mitosis results in four daughter cells.

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False, mitosis results in two daughter cells.

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What type of cells undergo mitosis?

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Somatic cells (body cells).

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis produces two identical cells, while meiosis produces four genetically diverse cells.

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What phase follows anaphase in mitosis?

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Telophase.

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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.