Mitosis

Front

What is the basic building block of all living organisms?

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Cell

Front

How many phases are there in mitosis?

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4

Front

What occurs during prophase of mitosis?

Back

The chromatin condenses, spindle fibers form, and the nuclear membrane breaks apart.

Front

What is the next stage of the cell cycle after interphase?

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Mitosis

Front

What is one half or one rod of the condensed chromatin called?

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Chromatid

Front

What is the term for the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells?

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Mitosis

Front

What is the phase of mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equator?

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Metaphase

Front

What is the phase of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart?

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Anaphase

Front

What is the final phase of mitosis where the cell divides into two?

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Telophase

Front

What structure forms during cytokinesis to separate the two daughter cells?

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Cell plate (in plant cells) or cleavage furrow (in animal cells).