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During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA synthesis occur?
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA synthesis occur?
- M phase
- G1 phase
- G2 phase
- S phase (correct)
What is the term for the period between mitotic divisions?
What is the term for the period between mitotic divisions?
- Metaphase
- Interphase (correct)
- Telophase
- Anaphase
What is the function of the 'mitotic apparatus' during mitosis?
What is the function of the 'mitotic apparatus' during mitosis?
- Aligns and separates replicated chromosomes (correct)
- Initiates cytokinesis
- Regulates metabolic changes
- Synthesizes new genetic material
What happens at the restriction point in the cell cycle?
What happens at the restriction point in the cell cycle?
What is the main outcome of mitosis in eukaryotic cells?
What is the main outcome of mitosis in eukaryotic cells?
What is the role of G2 phase in the cell cycle?
What is the role of G2 phase in the cell cycle?
What occurs during cytokinesis in the cell cycle?
What occurs during cytokinesis in the cell cycle?
What is the term for the stage in which metabolic changes prepare the cell for division?
What is the term for the stage in which metabolic changes prepare the cell for division?
What is the end result of DNA synthesis during the cell cycle?
What is the end result of DNA synthesis during the cell cycle?
In actively dividing animal cells, approximately how long does the whole process of mitosis take?
In actively dividing animal cells, approximately how long does the whole process of mitosis take?
During which stage of mitosis do sister chromatids move to opposite ends of the cell?
During which stage of mitosis do sister chromatids move to opposite ends of the cell?
What is the main purpose of meiosis?
What is the main purpose of meiosis?
Which stage of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes along the metaphase plate?
Which stage of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes along the metaphase plate?
What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?
What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?
Which stage of mitosis marks the reformation of the nuclear membrane and disappearance of spindle fibers?
Which stage of mitosis marks the reformation of the nuclear membrane and disappearance of spindle fibers?
What is the process that follows mitosis to form two new cells?
What is the process that follows mitosis to form two new cells?
What occurs during meiosis I?
What occurs during meiosis I?
What is the main role of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
What is the main role of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
What happens during prometaphase of mitosis?
What happens during prometaphase of mitosis?
What is the significance of meiosis II in generating genetic diversity?
What is the significance of meiosis II in generating genetic diversity?
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S phase
S phase
The phase of the cell cycle where DNA synthesis occurs.
Interphase
Interphase
The period between mitotic divisions.
Mitotic apparatus
Mitotic apparatus
Structures that align and separate replicated chromosomes during mitosis.
Restriction point
Restriction point
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Mitosis outcome
Mitosis outcome
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G2 phase
G2 phase
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Cytokinesis
Cytokinesis
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G1 phase
G1 phase
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DNA synthesis outcome
DNA synthesis outcome
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Mitosis duration
Mitosis duration
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Anaphase
Anaphase
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Meiosis purpose
Meiosis purpose
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Metaphase
Metaphase
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Mitosis vs. Meiosis
Mitosis vs. Meiosis
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Telophase
Telophase
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Cytokinesis follows Mitosis
Cytokinesis follows Mitosis
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Meiosis I
Meiosis I
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Meiosis role in reproduction
Meiosis role in reproduction
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Prometaphase
Prometaphase
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Meiosis II significance
Meiosis II significance
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Study Notes
Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis
- Mitosis is a process of cell division that produces two daughter cells, important for growth, development, and cell replacement in multicellular organisms.
- Mitosis is conventionally divided into five stages: prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
- Prophase involves the breakdown of the nuclear membrane, centrosome duplication, and condensation of chromosomes into compact structures.
- During prometaphase, chromosomes migrate to the equatorial plane and spindle fibers bind to kinetochores.
- In metaphase, chromosomes align along the metaphase plate.
- Anaphase is the stage where sister chromatids are pulled apart and move to opposite ends of the cell.
- Telophase marks the final stage of mitosis, involving the reformation of the nuclear membrane and disappearance of spindle fibers.
- Cytokinesis is the final cellular division to form two new cells, with differences in the process between plants and animals.
- Meiosis is a form of eukaryotic cell division that produces haploid sex cells or gametes from diploid cells.
- Meiosis I involves the separation of homologous chromosomes and is preceded by DNA replication and the formation of recombinant chromosomes.
- Meiosis II separates each chromosome into two chromatids and generates genetic diversity through the exchange of genetic material and random alignment of chromosomes.
- Meiosis generates haploid cells from diploid cells and plays a crucial role in sexual reproduction, contributing to genetic diversity.
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Test your knowledge of cell division with this quiz on mitosis and meiosis. Learn about the stages of mitosis, including prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, as well as the process of cytokinesis. Explore the significance of meiosis in producing haploid sex cells and contributing to genetic diversity.
