Quiz about Cell Cycle/Division

Question 1

Put the following stages of mitosis in order: anaphase, prophase, metaphase, and telophase.

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prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

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prophase, metaphase, telophase, anaphase

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prophase, anaphase, metaphase, telophase

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prophase, telophase, metaphase, anaphase

Question 2

Why would it be important to replicate DNA before a cell divides in mitosis or meiosis?

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

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In order for the cell to be able to increase in size.

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In order for the DNA to be contained in the nucleus.

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In order for the cell to re-order the DNA sequencing in the new cells.

Question 3

Two Nuclear membranes form around chromosomes and begins to separate.

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Telophase

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Anaphase

Question 4

Question 4.

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Interphase

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Prophase

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Anaphase

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Telophase

Question 5

Question 5.

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Anaphase

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Cytokinesis

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Telophase

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Metaphase

Question 6

Question 6.

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Metaphase

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Cytokinesis

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Interphase

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Anaphase

Question 7

Chromosomes condense from long stands into paired rod like structures.

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Prophase

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Interphase

Question 8

In mitosis, the two resulting cells are

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identical to the starting cell and identical to each other.

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different from the starting cell and identical to each other.

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different from the starting cell and different from each other.

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identical to the starting cell and different from each other.

Question 9

Fruit fly body cells have 8 chromosomes. After mitosis, you would expect a resulting fruit fly daughter cell to have -

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8 chromosomes.

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16 chromosomes.

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46 chromosomes.

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4 chromosomes.

Question 10

Where does a cell contain it's genetic material?

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nucleus

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nucleolus

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cytoskeleton

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golgi

Question 11

The cell membrane pinches in, cutting the cytoplasm into 2 cells

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Cytokinesis

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Metaphase

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Anaphase

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Telephase

Question 12

The dark "spider" looking things on opposite sides of the cell are called "Spindle Fibers".  What is their job?

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Pulling the chromosomes apart

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Eating the chromosomes

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Putting the chromosomes together

Question 13

What stage is a cell in when cleavage is present in the cell division?

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Cytokinesis

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Interphase

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Prophase

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Metaphase

Question 14

During which state of the cell cycle is DNA Replicated?

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Interphase

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Prophase

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Anaphase

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Cytokinesis

Question 15

The nucleus divides into 2 nuclei during...

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Mitosis

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Replication

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Cytokinesis

Question 16

identical halves of a chromosome

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sister chromotids

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genes

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centromere

Question 17

Chromosomes are held together by

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a centromere

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fission

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glucose

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cytoplasm

Question 18

During the anaphase stage of mitosis, the

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chromosomes separate

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two nuclei form

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chromosomes line up

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chromosomes form

Question 19

During cytokinesis, the cell

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divides into two cells

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splits the nucleus

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forms chromosomes

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copies the DNA

Question 20

During the metaphase stage of mitosis, the

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chromosomes line up

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chromosomes form

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two nuclei form

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chromosomes separate

Question 21

The genetic material that controls all the cell's activities is called

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DNA

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ATP

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CPR

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RNA

Question 22

A double rod of DNA is called a

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chromosome

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chromatin

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chromium

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chromatid

Question 23

A single rod of DNA is called a _.

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chromatid

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chromium

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chromatin

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chromosome

Question 24

The cell cycle has _ main stages.

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3

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2

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4

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5

Question 25

During the prophase stage of mitosis, the

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chromosomes form

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chromosomes separate

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two nuclei form

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chromosomes line up

Question 26

How many stages are in mitosis?

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4

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1

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2

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3

Question 27

The process of mitosis and cellular division allows multicellular organisms to do which of the following?

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grow larger

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metabolize nutrients

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perform photosynthesis

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repair mutations

Question 28

If a human has 46 chromosomes in each of its body cells, how many chromosomes will be in each body cell after mitosis?

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46

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23

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92

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0

Question 29

Cells of organism must replicate for ?

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All of the above

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growth

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repair of damaged cells

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replacement of dying cells.

Question 30

Before cells can divide, what must be copied?

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DNA

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mitochondria

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cytoplasm

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Cell Wall

Question 31

What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

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To create new daughter cells

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To prevent cancer from developing

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To help the body fight viruses and bacteria

Question 32

Name the phase:

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Telophase

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Prophase

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Metaphase

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Anaphase

Question 33

Name the phase:

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Prophase

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Metaphase

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Anaphase

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Telophase

Question 34

Which of the following phrases best describes cytokenesis

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division of the cytoplasm

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division of the nucleus

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division of DNA

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division of surface area

Question 35

At the end of mitosis you have _____ cells

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identical

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different

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identical twins

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variety

Question 36

What process is this picture showing?

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Cellular Respiration

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Photosynthesis

Question 37

What are the steps of the cell cycle in order?

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Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis

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Interphase, Cytokinesis, Mitosis

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Mitosis, Cytokinesis, Interphase

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Cytokinesis, Mitosis, Interphase

Question 38

The organelle that helps in cell division and produces spindle fibers.

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Centriole

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Chromosome

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Cytoplasm

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Chloroplast

Question 39

Name the phase:

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Anaphase

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Telophase

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Metaphase

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Prophase

Question 40

The division of the nucleus and its contents (DNA) is known as:

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Mitosis

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Cytokinesis

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Interphase

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Go

Question 41

In which stage of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate?

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anaphase

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prophase

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metaphase

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telophase

Question 42

In which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell?

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metaphase

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prophase

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anaphase

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telophase

Question 43

In which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes first condense (become visible)?

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prophase

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metaphase

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anaphase

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telophase

Question 44

Name the Phase:

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Interphase

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Metaphase

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Prophase

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Telophase

Question 45

Name the phase:

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Metaphase

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Prophase

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Interphase

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Anaphase

Question 46

Name the phase:

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Anaphase

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Prophase

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Interphase

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Metaphase

Question 47

The following diagrams are of a cell in the different phases of the cell cycle. Which is the correct order? (Make sure you increase the magnification of the picture.)

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2 3 6 5 1 4

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1 2 3 4 5 6

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1 3 5 2 6

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2 4 6 1 3 5

Question 48

When a cell divides by mitosis, what will be the genetic composition of the resulting two cells?

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They will be identical.

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There will be major differences.

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They will have minor differences.

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They will have one half the genes of the original.

Question 49

Why is cytokinesis important in cell division?

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The cytoplasm and cell membrane split, forming two daughter cells.

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The cell grows.

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The nucleus divides.

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Chromosomes are duplicated.

Question 50

What is the end result of cytokinesis?

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2 cells

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4 cells

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1 cell with 2 nuclei

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a cell prepared for mitosis

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