mitosis Ck-12

The process of cell division is divided into two parts: mitosis, or cell replication, and cytokinesis, or physical division.

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Mitosis followed by cytokinesis results in two genetically identical cells.

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Metaphase is the phase of mitosis during which chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, centrioles separate, and a spindle begins to form.

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Cell plate formation is the process by which cytokinesis occurs in plants.

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During anaphase of mitosis, sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles of the cell.

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Metaphase is the phase of mitosis during which chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, centrioles separate, and a spindle begins to form.

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If a cell skipped metaphase, the resulting cells would probably not have an equal, complete set of chromosomes.

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Examine the picture of the cell. What phase is the cell in?

• prophase

• metaphase

• anaphase

• telophase

During which phase do chromosomes first become visible?

• prophase

• metaphase

• anaphase

• telophase

A nuclear membrance reforms around daughter chromosomes?

• prophase

• metaphase

• anaphase

• telophase