Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?

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Interphase is the longest phase of the cell cycle, where the cell grows and prepares for division.

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What occurs during telophase of mitosis?

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During telophase, the chromosomes uncoil into chromatin, the nucleus reappears, and the spindle fibers disappear.

Front

How many chromosomes do humans have?

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Humans have 46 chromosomes, arranged in 23 pairs.

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What is true about the daughter cells produced by mitosis?

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The two daughter cells produced by mitosis are identical to each other and to the original parent cell.

Front

What happens during anaphase of mitosis?

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During anaphase, the sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell.

Front

Define mitosis.

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers in mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the sister chromatids during mitosis, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an equal set of chromosomes.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

Front

What happens during prophase of mitosis?

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During prophase, the chromosomes condense and become visible, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the spindle apparatus begins to form.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.