Mitosis Flashcards

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What are the 4 stages that mitosis occurs in?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase

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Define Mitosis

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a type of nuclear cell division that is used by cells for growth, repair, and healing and asexual reproduction.

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What are homologous chromosomes?

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sets if chromosomes in a pair with the same size, shape, and genetic content.

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What is the difference between diploid cells and haploid cells?

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Diploid cells contain 2 sets of chromosomes while haploid only contains 1 set.

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What are chromatids?

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Two exacts copies that make up each chromosome.

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Define The Cell Cycle.

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a series of phases that a cell undergoes consisting of growth and division throughout the lifespan of an organism.

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Define Karyotype.

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A picture if chromosomes arranged in homologous pairs by size.

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What are the first 22 pairs of chromosomes called?

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Autosomes

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What are somatic cells?

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Any cell in your body except your gametes.

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What is the longest stage of the cell cycle called?

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Interphase

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During what stage does the G1, S, and G2 phases happen?

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Interphase

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What are the advantages of asexual reproduction?

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They reproduce quick, dont require energy for creaying gametes, and they dont need to find a mate.

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