Mitosis / Cell Cycle Flashcard II

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What is the longest stage of the cell cycle called?

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Interphase

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What stage of mitosis involves the chromosomes lining up in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase

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What stage of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

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Anaphase

Front

What is the final stage of mitosis where two new nuclei form?

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Telophase

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What is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows and DNA is replicated?

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Interphase

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What happens during prophase?

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The nuclear membrane disappears, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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Why is metaphase important in mitosis?

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The DNA lines up so exact copies can be pulled to each side.

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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 occurs during G1 phase of interphase?

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The cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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They help separate the chromosomes during cell division.