Semester 1 Final

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What phase of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

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Telophase is the phase of mitosis where the chromosomes are at opposite poles and the cell is preparing to divide.

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What is the term for the evidence that supports a claim in scientific writing?

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Evidence is the information or data that supports a claim or argument.

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What are the identical halves of a duplicated chromosome called?

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Chromatids are the two identical halves of a duplicated chromosome.

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How does an enzyme affect the activation energy of a reaction?

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An enzyme lowers the activation energy, making it easier for the reaction to occur.

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What is the term for the information collected during an experiment?

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Data refers to the information gathered during an experiment.

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What is the first phase of mitosis?

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Prophase is the first phase of mitosis where chromosomes become visible and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

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

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is a hypothesis in scientific research?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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A control group serves as a baseline to compare the effects of the independent variable.