Cell cycle and Mitosis

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What happens in prophase of mitosis?

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The chromosomes become visible; nucleus disappears; spindles form.

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What is the longest stage of the cell cycle called?

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Interphase.

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To allow cells to divide for growth, repair, and renewal.

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What stage of mitosis involves chromosomes aligning in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase.

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What are the yellow curved lines in the image used to separate sister chromatids?

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Spindle fibers.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication.

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What are sister chromatids?

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Identical copies of a chromosome, connected by a centromere.

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What occurs during anaphase?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.

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What is the G1 phase?

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The first phase of interphase where the cell grows and performs its normal functions.