VA Biology SOL Review

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What is mitosis?

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

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What are the main stages of mitosis?

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The main stages of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication, but it is not a part of mitosis.

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How many chromosomes do humans have?

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Humans have 46 chromosomes, arranged in 23 pairs.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is the basic unit of heredity, made up of DNA, that contains the instructions for making proteins.

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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.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of phases that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including interphase and mitotic phase.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What is anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is the role of spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers are structures that help separate chromosomes during cell division.

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