Elba Biology Mitosis and Meiosis

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What are the stages of mitosis in order?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have in a cell?

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23

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Why is it important to replicate DNA before a cell divides in mitosis or meiosis?

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In order for genetic information to be transferred into daughter cells.

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During which stage does the nuclear membrane dissolve?

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Prophase

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What is the name of the structure labeled X?

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Centriole

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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 is the role of centrioles in cell division?

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Centrioles help organize the mitotic spindle during cell division.

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What is a chromatid?

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A chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome, which is joined to its sister chromatid by a centromere.

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What happens during anaphase?

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During anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.