Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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What is the correct order of mitosis?

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prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

Front

What happens in prophase of mitosis?

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The chromosomes become visible; nucleus disappears; spindles form.

Front

What are the individual strands on the duplicated chromosomes called?

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chromatids

Front

How many chromosomes do humans have?

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46

Front

What is the process called when the cell membrane splits and 2 new daughter cells are formed?

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Cytokinesis

Front

What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

Front

What is the function of the centromere?

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The centromere holds the two sister chromatids together until they are separated during mitosis.

Front

What occurs during metaphase?

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Chromosomes align in the middle of the cell.

Front

What is the significance of anaphase in mitosis?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell.

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What happens during telophase?

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The chromosomes uncoil into chromatin; the nucleus reappears; spindles disappear.