Mitosis flashcard

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What occurs during cytokinesis?

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The cell membrane pinches to make 2 new identical daughter cells.

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How do plant cells divide differently from animal cells?

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Plant cells form a cell plate during division.

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What phase of mitosis is characterized by the chromosomes lining up in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase.

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Is cytokinesis the first stage of mitosis?

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False.

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What is the purpose of a checkpoint in the cell cycle?

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To check for any errors.

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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 are the main phases of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What happens during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes and pull them to opposite sides of the cell.

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What is the difference between anaphase and telophase?

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Anaphase is when sister chromatids are pulled apart, while telophase is when the chromosomes reach the poles and the nuclear envelope reforms.