Mitosis and Meiosis

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What are the three phases of interphase in order?

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G1, S, G2

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What happens if the cell cycle is stopped due to an injury?

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The injury wouldn't heal.

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Do daughter cells from mitosis have identical or different DNA compared to parent cells?

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Identical

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How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have in a cell?

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23 pairs (46 total chromosomes)

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What phase of mitosis involves chromosomes lining up in the center of the cell?

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Metaphase

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What is the main purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

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What is meiosis?

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A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing four non-identical gametes.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis produces two identical cells; meiosis produces four genetically diverse cells.

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What is a chromosome?

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A structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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To help separate the chromosomes during cell division.