Cell Division - Mitosis

Front

What structure connects the duplicate halves of sister chromatids?

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Centromere

Front

During which phase of cell division does the cell double in size and replicate its DNA?

Back

Interphase

Front

The time between cell divisions in the life cycle of the cell is called?

Back

Interphase

Front

How many daughter cells are produced in mitosis?

Back

2 new cells

Front

Chromosomes are made up of two identical sister _____________.

Back

Chromatids

Front

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

Back

To produce two genetically identical daughter cells.

Front

What are the stages of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

Front

What happens during prophase?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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

Front

What occurs during metaphase?

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Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.