Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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What are the stages of mitosis in order?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow?

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G1 phase.

Front

Which nucleic acid is double-stranded?

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DNA.

Front

What sugar does DNA have in its backbone?

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Deoxyribose.

Front

What happens in cytokinesis?

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The cytoplasm divides into two new daughter cells.

Front

What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two genetically identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

Front

What is the G1 phase?

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The first gap phase where the cell grows and synthesizes proteins.

Front

What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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DNA replication occurs, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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To help separate the chromosomes during anaphase.

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What is the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis?

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Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm.