Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To allow cells to divide for growth, repair, and renewal.

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Which of the following cells is undifferentiated?

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Stem cell.

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What is the structure that holds sister chromatids together?

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Centromere.

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What is a gene?

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A sequence of DNA that codes for a protein.

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Why is it important to replicate DNA before cell division?

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In order for genetic information to be transferred into daughter cells.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What occurs during interphase?

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The cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What is cytokinesis?

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

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What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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To ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.