Cell Division/ Mitosis & Meiosis Review

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What is cell division?

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Cell division is the process of making new cells.

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What does mitosis produce?

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Mitosis produces new body cells.

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What type of cells does meiosis produce?

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Meiosis produces genetically unique (different) cells.

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What phase of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase.

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What type of reproduction is meiosis associated with?

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Meiosis is a form of sexual reproduction.

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What is the main purpose of mitosis?

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The main purpose of mitosis is to enable growth and repair by producing new body cells.

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What are the stages of mitosis?

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The stages of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What happens during anaphase?

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During anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

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What is interphase?

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

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How many daughter cells are produced at the end of mitosis?

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Mitosis produces two identical daughter cells.