Mitosis & Meiosis

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What are Sister Chromatids?

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Sister chromatids are two identical copies of a single chromosome that are connected by a centromere. They are formed during DNA replication and are separated during cell division.

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What phase is a cell in when it is not actively dividing?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle when a cell is not actively dividing. It is a period of growth and preparation for mitosis or meiosis.

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What is the end result of mitosis?

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The end result of mitosis is the production of 2 identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.

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What process results in the division of 1 cell into 2 identical daughter cells?

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Mitosis is the process that results in the division of one cell into two identical daughter cells.

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What is the end result of meiosis?

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The end result of meiosis is the production of 4 genetically different cells, each with half the number of chromosomes of the original cell.

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Define Mitosis.

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Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells, each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.

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Define Meiosis.

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Meiosis is a specialized form of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is a Centromere?

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A centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together and where the spindle fibers attach during cell division.

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What are Centrioles?

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Centrioles are cylindrical structures that play a key role in cell division by helping to organize the mitotic spindle.

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What happens during Anaphase?

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During anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell, ensuring that each daughter cell will receive an identical set of chromosomes.