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What is the phase of mitosis where the nuclear membrane disappears and the centrioles move to opposite ends of the cell?

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Prophase

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What occurs during metaphase in mitosis?

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Chromosomes align in the middle of the cell.

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What is the phase of mitosis characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

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Anaphase

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What is the final phase of mitosis where the cell divides into two daughter cells?

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Telophase

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What structure forms in plant cells during cytokinesis?

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A cell plate.

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What is the role of centrioles during mitosis?

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They help in the formation of the spindle fibers that separate chromosomes.

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What happens to the DNA during prophase?

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The DNA condenses to form visible chromosomes.

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In which phase do chromosomes become visible under a microscope?

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Prophase.

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What is the significance of metaphase in cell division?

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It ensures that chromosomes are properly aligned for separation.

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What is the difference between cytokinesis in plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells form a cell plate, while animal cells undergo cleavage furrow formation.