Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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What is the centromere?

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The centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together.

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What are the three phases of interphase?

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The three phases of interphase are G1 (Gap 1), S (Synthesis), and G2 (Gap 2).

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What is the result of mitosis in a diploid cell?

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Mitosis in a diploid (2n) cell results in two diploid daughter cells, each containing the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What occurs during metaphase of mitosis?

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During metaphase, chromosomes line up along the equatorial plane of the cell.

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What is anaphase?

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Anaphase is the phase of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, chromosomes condense and become visible, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is the role of the spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers are structures that help separate the chromosomes during mitosis.

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What is the significance of the G1 phase?

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The G1 phase is the first stage of interphase where the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.

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What occurs during the S phase?

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During the S phase, DNA is replicated, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.