Cell Cycle and mitosis

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What happens in prophase of mitosis?

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The chromosomes become visible; nucleus disappears; spindles form.

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What stage is this?

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Prophase.

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What are the yellow curved lines in the image used to separate sister chromatids?

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Spindle fibers.

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To allow cells to divide for growth, repair, and renewal.

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What is the phase that happens before telophase?

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Anaphase.

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What are chromosomes?

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Structures made of DNA that contain genetic information.

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Define mitosis.

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

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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To help separate sister chromatids during cell division.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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Chromosomes align in the middle of the cell.

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What happens during anaphase?

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Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles of the cell.