Mitosis and Meiosis Flashcard

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What is the first phase of mitosis?

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Prophase is the first phase of mitosis, where chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What phase follows prophase in mitosis?

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Metaphase follows prophase in mitosis, where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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What is the main purpose of mitosis?

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The main purpose of mitosis is to produce two genetically identical daughter cells for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction.

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What is meiosis?

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Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical diploid cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse haploid cells.

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What occurs during Anaphase I of meiosis?

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During Anaphase I, homologous chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate chromosomes during mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.

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What is a diploid cell?

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A diploid cell contains two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, represented as 2n.

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What is a haploid cell?

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A haploid cell contains only one set of chromosomes, represented as n, and is found in gametes.

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What happens during Telophase in mitosis?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell prepares to divide.