Cell Cycle Practice

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The stage of mitosis where the sister chromatids separate:

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Anaphase

Front

What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm during cell division.

Front

If a kudu has 74 chromosomes in its diploid cell, how many chromosomes are in a bone cell?

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37 (bone cells are haploid, having half the number of chromosomes).

Front

During which part of the cell cycle is DNA copied?

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S phase (Synthesis phase of interphase).

Front

During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend the most time?

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Interphase.

Front

What is the purpose of mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

Front

Define interphase.

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is the role of the spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers help separate the sister chromatids during mitosis.

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What is the difference between diploid and haploid cells?

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Diploid cells have two sets of chromosomes (2n), while haploid cells have one set (n).