Cell cycle , Mitosis and Meiosis

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Chromosomes that are organized in pairs, are the same size, and have the same genes are called _______ chromosomes.

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Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes that have the same size, shape, and genes.

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Why do cells go through mitosis?

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Cells undergo mitosis to reproduce, grow, and repair/replace damaged cells.

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Which stage of cell division divides the cytoplasm?

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Cytokinesis is the stage of cell division that divides the cytoplasm.

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The end of meiosis results in _______ to each other.

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The end of meiosis results in 4 cells that are genetically unique.

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In which stage of MEIOSIS does crossing over occur?

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Crossing over occurs during Prophase I of meiosis.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of phases that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including interphase and mitotic phase.

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What are the main phases of mitosis?

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The main phases of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in 2 genetically identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in 4 genetically unique cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.

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What happens during prophase of mitosis?

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During prophase, chromosomes condense, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.