Cell Division

Front

What are the stages of mitosis in order?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Front

What is formed during cytokinesis in an animal cell?

Back

Cleavage furrow

Front

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

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the middle part that holds the two chromatids together?

Back

Centromere

Front

What is the first stage of mitosis?

Back

Prophase

Front

What occurs during metaphase?

Back

Chromosomes align at the cell's equator.

Front

What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

They help separate the chromosomes.

Front

What happens during anaphase?

Back

Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles.

Front

What is the final stage of mitosis?

Back

Telophase

Front

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Back

Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells; meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.