Flashcard - Mitosis 2

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells, each having the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What are the phases of Mitosis in order?

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The correct order of the phases of Mitosis is Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What happens during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, the chromosomes divide into two sets that start to move away from each other towards opposite poles of the cell.

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What is Interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication and growth.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows Mitosis, where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.

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How many daughter cells are produced at the end of Mitosis?

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At the end of Mitosis, 2 daughter cells are produced.

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If a cell has 23 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after Mitosis?

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Each daughter cell will have 23 chromosomes after Mitosis.

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What are the two stages not part of Mitosis but part of the cell cycle?

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The two stages that are not part of Mitosis but part of the cell cycle are Interphase and Cytokinesis.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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During Prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is the role of Metaphase in Mitosis?

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In Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, preparing for separation.