Chapter 9b - Mitosis and Cytokinesis Flashcards

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First stage of mitosis, during which the cell’s chromatin condenses into chromosomes

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Prophase

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Structure that contains identical DNA copies and is formed during DNA replication

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Sister CHromatid

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Cell structure that joins two sister chromatids

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Centromere

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Structure made of spindle fibers, centrioles, and asterfiers that is involved in moving and organizing chromosomes before the cell divides

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Spindle Apparatus

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Second stage of mitosis in which motor proteins pull sister chromatids to the cells equator

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Metaphase

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Third stage of mitosis in which sister chromatids are pulled apart and microtubules, along with motor proteins, move the chromosomes to opposite poles of the cell

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Anaphase

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Last stage of mitosis in which nucleoli reappear. Two new nuclear membranes begin to form, but the cell has not yet completely divided.

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Telophase

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