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What is the primary role of the mitotic spindle during prophase?
What is the primary role of the mitotic spindle during prophase?
During which stage do the chromosomes appear maximally condensed?
During which stage do the chromosomes appear maximally condensed?
What happens to the nucleolus and nuclear envelope during prophase?
What happens to the nucleolus and nuclear envelope during prophase?
What connects sister chromatids together during metaphase?
What connects sister chromatids together during metaphase?
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What is the metaphase plate?
What is the metaphase plate?
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Study Notes
Prophase
- Chromatin condenses, forming visible chromosomes.
- The nucleolus and nuclear envelope disappear.
- Centrosomes move to opposite poles of the cell.
- A mitotic spindle forms, with each spindle fiber responsible for separating chromatids to daughter cells.
Metaphase
- Chromosomes align along the metaphase plate (equatorial plane).
- Sister chromatids remain attached by cohesin proteins.
- Chromosomes are most condensed during metaphase.
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Test your knowledge on the critical stages of mitosis, including prophase and metaphase. This quiz will focus on chromatin behavior, spindle formation, and chromosome alignment during cell division. Challenge yourself to remember key processes and terminology related to these phases.
