Mitosis Competition

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What is the first phase of mitosis?

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Prophase

Front

What happens during prophase?

Back

The chromosomes condense and the nucleus breaks down.

Front

What stage of mitosis involves the separation of sister chromatids?

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Anaphase

Front

What is the phase of the Cell Cycle that occurs before mitosis?

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Interphase

Front

What is the cell that gives 'birth' to 'baby' cells in mitosis called?

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Mother cell

Front

What is the role of chromosomes during mitosis?

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They ensure that DNA is accurately copied and distributed to daughter cells.

Front

What is cytokinesis?

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The process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.

Front

What is the significance of mitosis in living organisms?

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It is essential for growth, development, and tissue repair.

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What are sister chromatids?

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Identical copies of a chromosome, connected by a centromere.

Front

What occurs during telophase?

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The chromosomes de-condense and the nuclear envelope re-forms.