Mtosis Flashcards
1
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Cell Division
A
when a cell makes two identical cells
2
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What is Mitosis?
A
the duplication and separation of the parent cells chromosomes
3
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Cytokinesis
A
last phase in mitosis, when two daughter cells become physically separated
4
Q
Interphase
A
the cell grows and makes a copy of its DNA
5
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Prophase
A
chromosomes pair up into separate paired chromatids
6
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Metaphase
A
A single-parent cell divides to begin the process of making two new daughter cells
7
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Anaphase
A
sister chromatids break part and the chromosomes begin moving to opposite ends of the cell
8
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Telophase
A
the final stage of mitosis, spindle disappears and the nucleus forms around each set or daughter chromosomes
9
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Cytokinesis
A
two daughter cells become physically separated
