Mitosis and Cell Division Flashcard

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What is the process called that allows plant cells to grow by dividing?

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Mitosis

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During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes condense and become visible?

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Prophase

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In which phase of mitosis do chromosomes move to the center of the cell and line up?

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Metaphase

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What happens during cytokinesis?

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Cytoplasm divides between two new nuclei.

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

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What are the main stages of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What is the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis?

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Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm.

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What occurs during anaphase?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

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What is interphase?

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The phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for mitosis, including DNA replication.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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To help separate the chromosomes during cell division.