Chromosomes During Eukaryotic Cell Division Flashcards

This is information about what the chromosomes do during eukaryotic cell division.

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Before cell division can occur, what must happen to the cell’s chromosomes?

A

They must be copied

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Each _____ _____ gets a complete copy of that information.

A

daughter cell

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What are the two main stages of cell division?

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Mitosis and Cytokinesis

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What is mitosis?

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the division of the nucleus

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What is cytokinesis?

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the division of the cytoplasm

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True or False: The chromosomes are visible at all times, including cell division.

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False: the chromosomes are only visible during cell division because they condense into compact, visible structures that are easily seen under a microscope

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Well before cell division takes place, each _____ is replicated or copied.

A

chromosome

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At the beginning of cell division, each chromosome consists of two identical _____ _____. These are connected at an area called a _____.

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sister chromatids; centromere

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