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In animals, which type of cells exhibit mitotic cell division?
In animals, which type of cells exhibit mitotic cell division?
- Red blood cells
- Diploid somatic cells (correct)
- Germ cells
- Haploid cells
What is the term used to describe the inactive stage of the cell cycle where cells remain metabolically active but no longer proliferate?
What is the term used to describe the inactive stage of the cell cycle where cells remain metabolically active but no longer proliferate?
- S phase
- Mitotic phase
- G1 phase
- Quiescent stage (G0) (correct)
Which plant species and stages demonstrate mitosis in haploid cells based on the text?
Which plant species and stages demonstrate mitosis in haploid cells based on the text?
- Ferns - Sporophyte stage
- Angiosperms - Zygote stage
- Gymnosperms - Seed stage
- Mosses - Gametophyte stage (correct)
What is another term for the M phase of the cell cycle?
What is another term for the M phase of the cell cycle?
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Why is mitosis referred to as equational division?
Why is mitosis referred to as equational division?
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What is the main characteristic event that marks the completion of prophase in karyokinesis?
What is the main characteristic event that marks the completion of prophase in karyokinesis?
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What distinguishes chromosomes in prophase from chromosomes in interphase?
What distinguishes chromosomes in prophase from chromosomes in interphase?
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What organelle radiates out microtubules called asters during prophase?
What organelle radiates out microtubules called asters during prophase?
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In which phase of the cell cycle does prophase occur?
In which phase of the cell cycle does prophase occur?
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What is the primary function of spindle fibers in mitosis?
What is the primary function of spindle fibers in mitosis?
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