Mitosis Cell Division

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What is the process called when cells reproduce by dividing into two?

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Cell division

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In which phase of the cell cycle does a cell spend most of its life?

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Interphase

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What happens during prophase in mitosis?

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The chromatin condenses, spindle fibers form, and the nuclear membrane breaks apart.

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How many chromosomes do haploid cells have?

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23 chromosomes

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What is the X-shaped structure visible during prophase?

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Chromosomes

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What is the main purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

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What phase follows metaphase in mitosis?

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Anaphase

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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To help separate the chromosomes and pull them to opposite sides of the cell.

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What occurs during telophase?

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The chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear membrane re-forms, and the cell begins to split.

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What is interphase?

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The phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication.