Mitosis Flashcard

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What are the stages of mitosis?

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Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase

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What is the process of cell division called?

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mitosis

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What is a chromosome?

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A thread-like structure made up of DNA and proteins that carries genetic information in the form of genes.

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What is a chromatid?

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One of the two identical copies of DNA that make up a duplicated chromosome.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process by which a cell divides its cytoplasm and organelles to form two daughter cells.

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During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase

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What happens during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, nuclear membrane breaks down, and spindle fibers form.

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What happens during anaphase?

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The sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during telophase?

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Chromosomes reach the opposite poles of the cell and begin to decondense.

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What happens during cytokinesis?

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The cytoplasm of a single cell is divided into two daughter cells.