Applied Mitosis Flashcard Review

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What is cancer?

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Cancer is a condition where cells divide uncontrollably and consume nutrients that other cells need.

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What are sister chromatids?

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Sister chromatids are identical strands of DNA that are held together by a structure called the centromere.

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What is the role of centromeres in cell division?

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Centromeres hold the identical strands of DNA (sister chromatids) together during cell division.

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What happens to a parent cell with 8 chromosomes during mitosis?

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It produces 2 daughter cells, each with 8 chromosomes.

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What is interphase?

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

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What does mitosis produce?

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Mitosis produces 2 genetically identical daughter cells.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in 2 identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in 4 genetically unique daughter cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells after mitosis.

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What are spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers are structures that help separate chromosomes during cell division.

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What occurs during the S phase of interphase?

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During the S phase, DNA replication occurs, resulting in the duplication of chromosomes.