Cell Cycle and Mitosis flashcard

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To allow cells to divide for growth, repair, and renewal.

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Cells of organisms must replicate for?

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All of the above (Growth, Replacement of dying cells, Repair of damaged cells).

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What stage is this? (Anaphase)

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Anaphase is the stage where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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Chromatids are...

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Identical strands of chromosomes.

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Which phase of the cell cycle is #5? (Metaphase)

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Metaphase is the stage where chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.

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What is Interphase?

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The phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication.

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Define Prophase.

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The first stage of mitosis where chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What happens during Telophase?

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The final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell begins to split.

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What is the role of spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during mitosis.

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Define Cytokinesis.

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The process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two daughter cells.