2.1 Mitosis 25

2.1 Mitosis 25

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process by which a multi-cellular organism divides its cells to replace damaged or dead cells, resulting in two identical daughter cells.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main purpose of mitosis in multi-cellular organisms?

Back

The main purpose of mitosis is to enable growth, repair damaged tissues, and replace old cells.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main phases of mitosis?

Back

The main phases of mitosis are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

4.

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Front

What happens during Prophase?

Back

During Prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What occurs during Metaphase?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is Anaphase?

Back

Anaphase is the phase where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What happens during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.

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