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What is the primary function of the centromere in eukaryotic cell division?
What is the primary function of the centromere in eukaryotic cell division?
During which phase of the cell cycle do the chromosomes condense and prepare for cell division?
During which phase of the cell cycle do the chromosomes condense and prepare for cell division?
What is the term for the entire process of cell division, including both mitosis and cytokinesis?
What is the term for the entire process of cell division, including both mitosis and cytokinesis?
What is the purpose of the spindle microtubules during mitosis?
What is the purpose of the spindle microtubules during mitosis?
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During which phase of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell?
During which phase of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell?
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What is the term for the process by which animal cells divide their cytoplasm during cytokinesis?
What is the term for the process by which animal cells divide their cytoplasm during cytokinesis?
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What is the purpose of the kinetochores during mitosis?
What is the purpose of the kinetochores during mitosis?
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During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow and prepare for cell division?
During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow and prepare for cell division?
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What is the term for the structure formed by the replication of the centrosome during interphase?
What is the term for the structure formed by the replication of the centrosome during interphase?
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What is the result of the separation of sister chromatids during anaphase?
What is the result of the separation of sister chromatids during anaphase?
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What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?
What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?
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What is the purpose of independent assortment of chromosomes?
What is the purpose of independent assortment of chromosomes?
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During which stage of meiosis do homologous chromosomes separate?
During which stage of meiosis do homologous chromosomes separate?
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What is the result of crossing over in meiosis?
What is the result of crossing over in meiosis?
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What is the term for the union of gametes (sperm and egg) resulting in a zygote?
What is the term for the union of gametes (sperm and egg) resulting in a zygote?
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What is the main difference between prophase I of meiosis and prophase of mitosis?
What is the main difference between prophase I of meiosis and prophase of mitosis?
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What is the term for the display of chromosomes in a cell?
What is the term for the display of chromosomes in a cell?
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What is the diploid number of chromosomes in human somatic cells?
What is the diploid number of chromosomes in human somatic cells?
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During which stage of meiosis do sister chromatids separate?
During which stage of meiosis do sister chromatids separate?
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What is the term for the process by which the number of chromosomes is reduced from two sets to one set?
What is the term for the process by which the number of chromosomes is reduced from two sets to one set?
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