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What is the next phase of mitosis after anaphase?

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Telophase

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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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What process do multi-cellular organisms use to replace damaged body cells?

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Mitosis

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What phase of mitosis is characterized by chromosomes aligning in the center of the cell?

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Metaphase

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What happens during telophase?

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Nuclear membrane forms around chromosomes and cell cytoplasm begins to separate.

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What is the primary purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

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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 cells.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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To help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

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What occurs during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is cytokinesis?

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