Mitosis

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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 with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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How many chromosomes do fruit fly daughter cells have after mitosis?

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Fruit fly daughter cells have 8 chromosomes after mitosis.

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What phase of the Cell Cycle involves the splitting of centromeres and movement of chromatids to opposite sides?

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Anaphase is the phase where spindle fibers split the centromeres and chromatids move to opposite sides of the cell.

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What is the first phase of mitosis?

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Prophase is the first phase of mitosis where chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What happens during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What is the role of checkpoints in the Cell Cycle?

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Checkpoints in the Cell Cycle ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase, preventing uncontrolled division.

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What is the significance of the G0 phase?

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The G0 phase is a resting state where cells are not actively dividing and can exit the cell cycle.

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What occurs during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell prepares to divide.

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What is a common characteristic of cancer cells?

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Cancer cells often skip checkpoints during the Cell Cycle, leading to uncontrolled division.

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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.