Mathes Cell Cycle, Mitosis, and Cancer

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What is the phase of mitosis in which the sister chromatids separate from each other?

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Anaphase

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What is the uncontrolled division of cells that results in malignant growth?

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Cancer

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What is the order of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis

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Why do cells go through mitosis?

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To reproduce, grow and repair/replace.

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What happens during metaphase?

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DNA lines up in the middle of the cell and DNA attaches to spindle fibers.

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What is mitosis?

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A process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What is interphase?

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The phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication.

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What role do spindle fibers play in mitosis?

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They help separate the sister chromatids during anaphase.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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

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What is cancer?

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A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell division.