Mitosis

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What is the acronym used to remember the four phases of mitosis?

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P, M, A, T (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase)

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Why is DNA important?

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It provides the instructions/blueprint for a cell.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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Interphase is the ________________ period for the cell.

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growing

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The final stage of mitosis is cytokinesis when the cells are ___________ and __________ to become two identical daughter cells.

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pinched, clefted

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Why do cells go through mitosis?

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To reproduce, grow and repair/replace.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is mitosis?

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The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What are the four phases of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What happens during prophase?

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Chromosomes condense and become visible; the nuclear envelope breaks down.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What occurs during metaphase?

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Chromosomes line up at the cell's equator.

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What happens during anaphase?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4