Cell Division: Mitosis Flashcard Review

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell.

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How many chromosomes do daughter cells have compared to the parent cell after mitosis?

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Daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What are the phases of mitosis in order?

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The correct order of the phases of mitosis is: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the spindle fibers begin to form.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes line up at the cell's equator, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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What is anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is the result of mitosis?

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The result of mitosis is the division of the genetic material producing two new nuclei.

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication.