Mitosis Review

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What happens during telophase?

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Two nuclei form around separated chromosomes.

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Structure (c) is a ____.

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Chromatid.

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The process by which a cell divides into two genetically identical daughter cells is called-

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Cell division.

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One difference between cell division in plant and animal cells is during cytokinesis plant cells have-

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A cell plate.

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A tomato plant cell has 24 chromosomes. How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after the cell undergoes a mitotic division?

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24 chromosomes each.

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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.

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What are the stages of mitosis?

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

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What is the role of the centromere during mitosis?

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The centromere holds sister chromatids together and is the attachment point for spindle fibers.

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How does cytokinesis differ in plant and animal cells?

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In plant cells, a cell plate forms; in animal cells, a cleavage furrow forms.

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What is the significance of mitosis in multicellular organisms?

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Mitosis is essential for growth, development, and tissue repair.