Mitosis and Meiosis

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells from a single 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 diverse gametes.

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What happens during synthesis in the cell cycle?

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DNA is replicated in the nucleus resulting in two identical copies of DNA.

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What are chromatids?

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Chromatids are 1/2 of a duplicated chromosome, made of condensed (packaged) chromatin.

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Is metaphase the longest phase of mitosis?

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False, metaphase is not the longest phase of mitosis.

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During which phase do chromosomes become visible?

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Chromosomes become visible during prophase.

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What are the stages of interphase?

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The stages of interphase are Gap 1 (G1), Synthesis (S), and Gap 2 (G2).

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What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

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What is cytokinesis?

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

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What is the difference between haploid and diploid cells?

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Haploid cells have one set of chromosomes (n), while diploid cells have two sets (2n).