Mitosis and Cytokinesis

What are the two major processes that occur during the mitotic phase of a cell?

• Mitosis and cytokinesis

• Prophase and metaphase

• Interphase and cytokinesis

• Anaphase and telophase

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In which order do the stages of mitosis occur?

• Metaphase, prophase, telophase, anaphase

• Anaphase, metaphase, prophase, telophase

• Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

• Telophase, anaphase, prophase, metaphase

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What happens during prophase of mitosis?

• Chromosomes condense and become visible

• Sister chromatids are separated

• New daughter nuclei form

• Cytokinesis begins

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What is the function of centrosomes during mitosis?

• To divide the cytoplasm

• To separate sister chromatids

• To form the mitotic spindle

• To condense chromosomes

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What is the role of kinetochores during mitosis?

• To condense chromosomes

• To attach microtubules to centrosomes

• To separate sister chromatids

• To form the metaphase plate

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What happens during metaphase of mitosis?

• Chromosomes condense and become visible

• Sister chromatids are separated

• Chromosomes line up at the metaphase plate

• New daughter nuclei form

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What occurs during anaphase of mitosis?

• Chromosomes condense and become visible

• Sister chromatids are separated

• Chromosomes line up at the metaphase plate

• New daughter nuclei form

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What happens during telophase of mitosis?

• Chromosomes condense and become visible

• Sister chromatids are separated

• Chromosomes line up at the metaphase plate

• New daughter nuclei form

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What is the final stage of mitosis?

• Anaphase

• Telophase

• Prophase

• Metaphase

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What is the structure that forms around the midline of the cell during cytokinesis?

• Kinetochore

• Mitotic spindle

• Centrosome

• Cleavage furrow

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