Mitosis and Cell Cycle

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What are the stages of mitosis in order?

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prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

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What occurs during telophase?

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2 new nuclei form.

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What happens to DNA before cells can divide?

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It is replicated.

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Why is metaphase important?

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The DNA lines up so exact copies can be pulled to each side.

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During which phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

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S phase.

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two identical daughter cells.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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They help separate the chromosomes.

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What happens during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes and the nuclear membrane begins to break down.

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What is cytokinesis?

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

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What is the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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The first gap phase where the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.