Mitosis and Meiosis Review

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What is the structure labeled A in the figure below?

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Centromere

Front

What do large cells have more trouble with compared to small cells?

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Moving needed materials in and waste products out

Front

What is the process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells?

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Mitosis

Front

What is the structure labeled B in the figure below?

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Sister Chromatids

Front

During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes line up along the middle of the dividing cell?

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Metaphase

Front

What is the term for the phase where the cell prepares for division?

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Interphase

Front

What are the two main types of cell division?

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Mitosis and Meiosis

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What is the main purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two genetically identical daughter cells.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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

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What is a chromatid?

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One half of a duplicated chromosome.