cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis, cancer

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What is the part of the cell cycle that synthesizes a copy of DNA within the nucleus?

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S phase

Front

What is one part of prophase in mitosis?

Back

Chromatin condenses into chromosomes.

Front

What is G1 in the stages of the cell cycle?

Back

Growth.

Front

Where does mitosis take place with prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase?

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M phase.

Front

Which best describes the G2 phase?

Back

Double checks the duplicated chromosomes for any errors, as well as more cell growth, production of protein and organelles, and prepares for mitosis.

Front

What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To divide a single cell into two identical daughter cells.

Front

What are sister chromatids?

Back

Identical copies of a chromosome connected by a centromere.

Front

What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

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To help separate the sister chromatids and pull them to opposite poles of the cell.

Front

What happens during metaphase?

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Chromosomes line up at the cell's equatorial plane.

Front

What is cytokinesis?

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The process of dividing the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.