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Which of the following is NOT a stage of mitosis?
Which of the following is NOT a stage of mitosis?
- Anaphase
- Metaphase
- Telophase (correct)
- Prophase
Which of the following is NOT a component of a chromosome?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a chromosome?
- Chromatin
- Telomere
- Centromere
- Nucleolus (correct)
What is the purpose of meiosis?
What is the purpose of meiosis?
- To produce ATP for energy
- To repair damaged cells
- To produce gametes for sexual reproduction (correct)
- To produce genetically identical daughter cells
Flashcards
Telophase
Telophase
The final stage of mitosis, where two new nuclei form around the separated chromosomes.
Nucleolus
Nucleolus
A structure within the nucleus where ribosomes are assembled; it's not a direct component of a chromosome but involved in ribosome production.
Purpose of Meiosis
Purpose of Meiosis
A type of cell division that produces gametes (sperm and egg cells) with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell, essential for sexual reproduction.
