Flashcard 014: Mitosis

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, essential for growth and repair in multicellular organisms.

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What are the two main purposes of mitosis?

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Growth and repair.

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During which stage of mitosis do chromosomes align in the center of the cell?

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Metaphase.

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What phase of mitosis results in the separation of sister chromatids?

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Anaphase.

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What happens during prophase?

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The nuclear membrane disappears, chromosomes become visible, and centrioles move to opposite sides of the cell.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is the role of centrioles during mitosis?

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Centrioles help organize the mitotic spindle and are crucial for the movement of chromosomes.

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What occurs during telophase?

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Chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear membrane re-forms, and the cell begins to divide.

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What is the significance of the metaphase plate?

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The metaphase plate is the imaginary line where chromosomes align during metaphase, ensuring proper separation.