Mitosis & Cell Cycle

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What acronym can you use for the phases of mitosis?

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PMAT (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase)

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What happens at the S phase of the cell cycle?

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DNA replication occurs during the S phase.

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During which phase are sister chromatids pulled apart?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart during Anaphase.

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Describe the Prophase phase of mitosis.

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In Prophase, the nuclear envelope disappears, chromosomes become visible, and microtubules form.

Front

What does the 'M' stand for in the Cell Cycle?

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The 'M' stands for Mitosis.

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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The purpose of mitosis is to divide a single cell into two identical daughter cells.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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What is cytokinesis?

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

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the sister chromatids during Anaphase.

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What happens during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.