Mitosis N4 Flashcards

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What is Mitosis?

A

Cell division

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What is Mitosis for?

A

Growth and repair

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3
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When cells divide uncontrollably what happens?

A

A tumour builds up

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4
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Describe step 1 of Mitosis

A

Chromosomes replicate

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5
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Describe step 2 of Mitosis

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Nuclear membrane breaks down

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Describe step 3 of Mitosis

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Chromosomes line up at the centre of the cell

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Describe step 4 of Mitosis

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Chromosomes separate

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Describe step 5 of Mitosis

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Chromosomes moves to opposite poles

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Describe step 6 of Mitosis

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New nuclear membrane form around the chromosomes

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Describe step 7 of Mitosis

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New cell membrane forms to make 2 identical cells

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