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Which event occurs during prophase of karyokinesis?
What is the primary function of the centrosomes during mitosis?
During which phase do chromosomes align at the metaphase plate?
What happens to the nuclear envelope during prophase?
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What marks the transition from anaphase to telophase?
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What is a key feature of telophase?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prometaphase?
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What occurs immediately after karyokinesis?
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Which phase includes the pulling apart of sister chromatids?
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What happens to nucleoli during telophase?
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Study Notes
Karyokinesis (Mitosis) Overview
- Karyokinesis is the process of nuclear division during cell division, ensuring each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.
- The process consists of five key phases: Prophase, Prometaphase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.
Prophase
- Chromosomes condense due to the coiling of DNA, making them visible under a microscope.
- The nuclear envelope disintegrates, allowing access for spindle fibers.
- Centrosomes migrate to opposite poles of the cell, playing a critical role in organizing spindle fibers.
Prometaphase
- Spindle fibers, which are made of microtubules, attach to the centromere of each chromosome, crucial for chromosome movement.
- This phase marks a transition where the nuclear envelope is no longer present, increasing accessibility for spindle fibers.
Metaphase
- Chromosomes align along the metaphase plate at the equatorial plane, ensuring equal separation to daughter cells.
- This alignment is essential for the accurate distribution of chromosomes during the next phase.
Anaphase
- Sister chromatids are separated as the centromere divides, turning chromatids into individual chromosomes.
- Spindle fibers pull the separated chromosomes toward opposite poles, essential for genetic integrity in daughter cells.
Telophase
- Chromosomes start to decondense, becoming less visible as they unwind.
- New nuclear envelopes re-form around each set of chromosomes, restoring the nucleus's integrity.
- Nucleoli reappear, marking the end of mitosis and preparing for cell functionality.
Post-Karyokinesis: Cytokinesis
- Following karyokinesis, cytokinesis occurs, dividing the cytoplasm and resulting in two daughter cells, each containing a complete set of chromosomes.
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This quiz covers the stages of karyokinesis, the process of nuclear division during cell division. Learn about the five key phases: Prophase, Prometaphase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase, and their significance in ensuring proper chromosome distribution. Test your understanding of each stage of mitosis.
