Flashcardizz: Review-Mitosis

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What happens during interphase?

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DNA gets copied.

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What happens to the amount of DNA in the nucleus just before mitosis?

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The amount of DNA is doubled so that the two new cells each have the same original amount.

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What process do multi-cellular organisms use to replace damaged body cells?

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Mitosis.

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What is the correct order of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis.

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True or False: Mitosis is a continuous process.

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False.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm of a cell, resulting in two separate cells.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

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What is the significance of DNA replication?

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DNA replication ensures that each daughter cell receives an exact copy of the parent cell's DNA.

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What are chromosomes?

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Chromosomes are structures made of DNA and protein that contain genetic information.