Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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What is mitotic cell division?

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Mitotic cell division is the process by which a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter nuclei.

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What are the stages of the cell cycle that include G1, S, and G2?

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G1, S, and G2 are all part of the Interphase stage of the cell cycle.

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Which phase is not part of mitosis?

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The S phase is not a phase in mitosis; it is part of Interphase.

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What happens during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, chromosomes are pulled apart and move to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is the role of the centromere?

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The centromere is the region where the chromatids of a double-stranded chromosome are held together.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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During Prophase, chromosomes become more tightly coiled and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is the function of the spindle apparatus?

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The spindle apparatus helps separate the chromosomes during mitosis.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides to form two separate cells.

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What is the significance of the equatorial plane during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes line up along the equatorial plane of the cell, preparing for separation.

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What is the difference between haploid and diploid cells?

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Haploid cells contain one set of chromosomes, while diploid cells contain two sets.