Cell Division: Mitosis Flashcard Review

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Where does a cell contain its genetic material?

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Nucleus: The membrane-bound organelle that houses the cell's genetic material (DNA).

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What is the name given to the two new cells formed at the end of cell division?

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Daughter Cells: The two identical cells that result from the division of a mother cell during mitosis.

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What stage of cell division is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equator?

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Metaphase: The stage in mitosis where chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.

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What is the time between cell divisions in the life cycle of the cell called?

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Interphase: The phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows and prepares for division.

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What structures pull the spindle fibers and attached chromosomes to opposite ends of the cell?

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Centriole: A cylindrical structure that helps in the separation of chromosomes during cell division.

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What is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells?

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Mitosis: A type of cell division that produces two genetically identical cells.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle Fibers: Protein structures that help separate chromosomes during cell division.

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What is the first stage of mitosis?

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Prophase: The stage where chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What happens during Anaphase?

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Anaphase: The stage in mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is the final stage of mitosis?

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Telophase: The stage where the chromosomes reach the poles and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.