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What is the structure called that joins the two identical strands of a chromosome during interphase?
What is the structure called that joins the two identical strands of a chromosome during interphase?
- Chromatid
- Centromere (correct)
- Cytoplasm
- Chromatin network
In which phase does the cell plate form to separate the two daughter cells in plant cells?
In which phase does the cell plate form to separate the two daughter cells in plant cells?
- Prophase
- Metaphase
- Telophase (correct)
- Anaphase
What are the two important differences mentioned between mitosis in plant cells and animal cells?
What are the two important differences mentioned between mitosis in plant cells and animal cells?
- Presence of centrioles and spindle formation
- Spindle formation from cytoplasm and cell plate formation
- Centriole absence and spindle formation from cytoplasm (correct)
- Cell plate formation and centriole presence
What happens to chromosomes during interphase?
What happens to chromosomes during interphase?
In which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes become short and thick as they coil up?
In which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes become short and thick as they coil up?
What is one common cause of cancer mentioned in the text?
What is one common cause of cancer mentioned in the text?
What is the process through which new cells are formed from existing cells?
What is the process through which new cells are formed from existing cells?
What can result when cell division goes wrong?
What can result when cell division goes wrong?
Where do new cells come from?
Where do new cells come from?
What is the term used to describe the two new cells formed from each parent cell during cell division?
What is the term used to describe the two new cells formed from each parent cell during cell division?
Which phase of the cell cycle involves the final growth and preparation for division?
Which phase of the cell cycle involves the final growth and preparation for division?
What are the 4 main stages in the cell cycle?
What are the 4 main stages in the cell cycle?
