Mitosis Flashcards #2

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Division of the cell's DNA

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Mitosis

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Longest phase of the cell's life cycle Stage where DNA is copied

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Interphase

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Nuclear membrane disappears, Chromosomes can now be seen, Centrioles move to opposite sides

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Prophase

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Chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell Spindle fibers extend from the centrioles to the middle of the chromosomes

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Metaphase

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When do chromatids separate?

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Anaphase

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Nuclear membrane reforms around the new daughter cells. Cytoplasm begins to "pinch" in.

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Telophase

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Two replicated cells split from each other and are able to move on their own.

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Cytokinesis

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Programed cell death

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Apoptosis

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Identical copies of chromosomes

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Chromatid

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The middle of a chromosome

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Centromere