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What happens to the nuclear membrane during prophase?
What happens to the nuclear membrane during prophase?
During which phase do sister chromatids separate?
During which phase do sister chromatids separate?
Where do chromosomes line up in the cell during metaphase?
Where do chromosomes line up in the cell during metaphase?
What structures are responsible for pulling sister chromatids apart during anaphase?
What structures are responsible for pulling sister chromatids apart during anaphase?
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During which stage of mitosis does cytokinesis occur?
During which stage of mitosis does cytokinesis occur?
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During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate?
During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate?
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What is the primary function of the spindle checkpoint?
What is the primary function of the spindle checkpoint?
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What happens to the chromosomes in telophase?
What happens to the chromosomes in telophase?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of cytokinesis in animal cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of cytokinesis in animal cells?
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What is the significance of the microtubules attaching to the kinetochores of chromosomes?
What is the significance of the microtubules attaching to the kinetochores of chromosomes?
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Which characteristic is unique to prokaryotic cells?
Which characteristic is unique to prokaryotic cells?
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What is the main function of the mitochondria?
What is the main function of the mitochondria?
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Which component is responsible for maintaining cell shape in plant cells?
Which component is responsible for maintaining cell shape in plant cells?
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What is a joint function of the Golgi apparatus and the endoplasmic reticulum?
What is a joint function of the Golgi apparatus and the endoplasmic reticulum?
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Which type of transport does NOT require energy input from the cell?
Which type of transport does NOT require energy input from the cell?
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During which phase of mitosis does the mitotic spindle begin to form?
During which phase of mitosis does the mitotic spindle begin to form?
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What happens to the nuclear envelope during Late Prophase (Prometaphase)?
What happens to the nuclear envelope during Late Prophase (Prometaphase)?
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Which stage of mitosis involves capturing and organizing chromosomes by the mitotic spindle?
Which stage of mitosis involves capturing and organizing chromosomes by the mitotic spindle?
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At what point in mitosis do the chromosomes align at the metaphase plate?
At what point in mitosis do the chromosomes align at the metaphase plate?
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In which phase does the cell copy its DNA?
In which phase does the cell copy its DNA?
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What is the first step of the cell cycle?
What is the first step of the cell cycle?
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Which phase of the cell cycle involves chromatids being pulled apart?
Which phase of the cell cycle involves chromatids being pulled apart?
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What triggers apoptosis in cells with mutations?
What triggers apoptosis in cells with mutations?
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What characterizes cancer in the body?
What characterizes cancer in the body?
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What is a mutation?
What is a mutation?
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What is the role of stem cells in the body?
What is the role of stem cells in the body?
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What may occur if the cell cycle functions improperly?
What may occur if the cell cycle functions improperly?
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What is passive transport?
What is passive transport?
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How does active transport differ from passive transport?
How does active transport differ from passive transport?
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Which describes the effect on a cell placed in a hypertonic solution?
Which describes the effect on a cell placed in a hypertonic solution?
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What is the correct order of stages in mitosis?
What is the correct order of stages in mitosis?
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In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
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During which stage of the cell cycle does the cytoplasm divide?
During which stage of the cell cycle does the cytoplasm divide?
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Which of the following correctly describes isotonic solutions?
Which of the following correctly describes isotonic solutions?
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Flashcards
Prokaryotic Cells
Prokaryotic Cells
Cells without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, mostly unicellular.
Eukaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic Cells
Cells that contain a nucleus and have membrane-bound organelles; can be uni- or multicellular.
Cell Membrane
Cell Membrane
Controls movement in and out of the cell; maintains homeostasis and communication.
Mitochondria
Mitochondria
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Passive Transport
Passive Transport
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G₁ Phase
G₁ Phase
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Early Prophase
Early Prophase
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Late Prophase
Late Prophase
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Metaphase
Metaphase
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Mitotic Spindle
Mitotic Spindle
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Cell Cycle
Cell Cycle
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Cytokinesis
Cytokinesis
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Stem Cells
Stem Cells
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Mutation
Mutation
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Mutagen
Mutagen
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Cell Cycle Dysfunction
Cell Cycle Dysfunction
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Apoptosis
Apoptosis
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Cancer
Cancer
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Prometaphase
Prometaphase
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Anaphase
Anaphase
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Telophase
Telophase
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Active Transport
Active Transport
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Concentration Gradient
Concentration Gradient
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Osmosis
Osmosis
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Hypertonic Solution
Hypertonic Solution
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Hypotonic Solution
Hypotonic Solution
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Mitosis Stages
Mitosis Stages
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Prophase
Prophase
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Spindle fibers
Spindle fibers
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