DNA and Cell Cycle Review

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What are the stages of Mitosis in order?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis.

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What is the structure of DNA commonly referred to as?

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Double helix.

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What is the basic unit of DNA?

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Nucleotide.

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What determines your traits and codes for proteins?

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Nitrogen Base.

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Which units are repeatedly joined together to form a strand of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What is the genetic code composed of?

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Nucleotides.

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What is the function of the nitrogen base in DNA?

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It codes for proteins and determines traits.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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Deoxyribose sugar, phosphate group, nitrogen base.

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What is Interphase?

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The phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division.

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What happens during Prophase?

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