Mitosis & Meiosis

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What is the name for the event that results in the division of the cell body (cytoplasm) into 2 daughter bodies?

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Cytokinesis

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What is the end result of mitosis?

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2 identical cells are produced.

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What occurs during G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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The cell grows and develops.

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During which phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

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Synthesis (S phase)

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What are sister chromatids?

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Sister chromatids are identical copies of a chromosome connected by a centromere.

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in 2 identical cells, while meiosis results in 4 genetically different cells.

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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.

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What happens during prophase of mitosis?

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

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the sister chromatids and pull them to opposite poles of the cell.