Mitosis Review

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What is the longest phase of the cell cycle where cells spend 90% of their time?

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Interphase

Front

What phase of Mitosis involves the chromosomes lining up in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase

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What is the main purpose of Mitosis?

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Growth of an organism and Repair of damaged tissue

Front

What structure holds sister chromatids together?

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Centromere

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During which phase do the chromosomes condense and become visible?

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Prophase

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What happens during Anaphase?

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

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What is Telophase?

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The final phase of Mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense and the nuclear envelope re-forms.

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What is the difference between a chromosome and a chromatid?

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A chromosome is a single DNA molecule, while a chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process that follows Mitosis, dividing the cytoplasm and organelles into two daughter cells.

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What role do spindle fibers play in Mitosis?

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They help separate the chromosomes during cell division.