Cell Cycle and Mitosis Test REVIEW

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What are the stages of mitosis in order?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What contains DNA, which is our genetic material and becomes visible in mitosis?

Back

Chromosomes

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

In which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell?

Back

Metaphase

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

In which phase (G1, S, or G2) does DNA replication take place?

Back

S

Front

Which stage of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

Back

Anaphase

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What structure helps to separate chromosomes during mitosis?

Back

Spindle fibers.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What is cytokinesis?

Back

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

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What happens during prophase?

Back

Chromosomes condense and become visible, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers form.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What is the role of centromeres in mitosis?

Back

Centromeres hold sister chromatids together and are the attachment point for spindle fibers.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4