Cell Cycle Review

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What are the stages of mitosis in order?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Front

During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes line up at the center of the cell?

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Metaphase

Front

What is the function of centrioles in cell division?

Back

Spindle fibers attach to individual chromatids

Front

Where is the centromere region of a chromosome?

Back

At the center of a chromosome

Front

What is the role of the centromere during cell division?

Back

Centromeres help to ensure proper chromosome separation during cell division.

Front

What is a sister chromatid?

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Two identical copies of a single replicated chromosome

Front

What is the function of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Separation of sister chromatids

Front

What is the role of the nuclear envelope during mitosis?

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It dissolves to allow the chromosomes to move to the spindle poles

Front

What happens to the chromosomes during anaphase?

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They are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell

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What is the role of the cell membrane during cytokinesis?

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It forms a barrier between the two new cells