Cell Division

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process during cell division where the cytoplasm of a parental cell is divided into two daughter cells.

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How does cytokinesis differ in plant and animal cells?

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In plant cells, cytokinesis occurs by forming a cell plate, while in animal cells, it occurs by pinching in the cell membrane.

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What is the next phase after anaphase in mitosis?

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The next phase after anaphase is telophase.

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What is the phase of mitosis where chromosomes align in the center of the cell?

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The phase where chromosomes align in the center of the cell is called metaphase.

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What is the control center of the cell that contains genetic material?

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The control center of the cell that contains genetic material is the nucleus.

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a structure made of coiled DNA and proteins that forms in the cell's nucleus prior to mitosis.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during cell division by attaching to the centromeres.

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What is the difference between chromatid and chromosome?

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A chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome, while a chromosome is made up of two sister chromatids joined at the centromere.

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What happens during prophase?

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

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What is the function of the nuclear membrane?

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The nuclear membrane protects the nucleus and regulates what enters and exits the nucleus.