Biology - Mitosis Flashcards

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Interphase

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The amount of chromosomes double and the organelles replicate.

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Prophase

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The Nuclear membranes break down.

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Metaphase

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Chromosomes line up along the center of the cell.

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Anaphase

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Chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell by spindle fibers.

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Telophase

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The Nuclear membranes reform into 2 nuclei.

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Cytokinesis

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The cell fully splits apart into 2 daughter cells. The cell membranes get reformed.

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What order do they happen in?

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I-P-M-A-T-C

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What is a diploid?

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A cell that contains 23 pairs of chromosomes.

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What 4 stages are apart of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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