Flashcard - Mitosis

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What is an organ?

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A structure made up of different types of tissue that performs a specific job.

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

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Anaphase

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What is the purpose of DNA replication before cell division?

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To ensure genetic information is transferred into daughter cells.

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What is mitosis?

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The process by which the nuclear material is divided equally between two new cells.

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What is a centromere?

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The structure that holds sister chromatids together.

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What happens during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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Chromosomes line up at the cell's equator.

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What is the role of spindle fibers in mitosis?

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They help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is a chromatid?

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One half of a duplicated chromosome.

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