Cell cycle and cell division

Front

What are the stages of mitosis in order?

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prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

Front

How many chromosomes does a normal human have after a complete cell cycle?

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46

Front

What occurs during interphase?

Back

The cell grows, duplicates organelles, and copies DNA.

Front

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

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Metaphase

Front

What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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To ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase.

Front

What phase follows G1 in the cell cycle?

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S phase (Synthesis phase)

Front

What is the main event that occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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DNA replication.

Front

What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To divide a single cell into two identical daughter cells.

Front

What happens during anaphase?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

Front

What is the difference between cytokinesis and mitosis?

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Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm.