Mitosis & Meiosis

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What is meiosis?

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Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically different gametes.

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What is the end result of mitosis?

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2 identical cells are produced.

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What is the end result of meiosis?

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4 genetically different cells are produced.

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What phase follows metaphase in mitosis?

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Anaphase.

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During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase.

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What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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DNA is replicated.

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What is the role of prophase in mitosis?

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Prophase is the first stage of mitosis where chromosomes condense and become visible, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What occurs during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles of the cell, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis and meiosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.