Mitosis

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What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?

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Interphase is the longest phase of the cell cycle, where the cell grows and prepares for division.

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What is the function of the centromere?

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The centromere is the region of a chromosome that holds the two sister chromatids together.

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What is the next stage after telophase in the cell cycle?

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Cytokinesis is the next stage after telophase, where the cell divides into two daughter cells.

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What must be copied before a cell can divide?

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DNA must be copied before a cell can divide.

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List the stages of mitosis in order.

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The stages of mitosis in order are: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What happens during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What is anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.