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What is the primary goal of mitosis?
What is the primary goal of mitosis?
- To reduce the number of chromosomes
- To produce genetically identical daughter cells (correct)
- To produce haploid cells
- To create genetic diversity
Which phase of the cell cycle does mitosis occur in?
Which phase of the cell cycle does mitosis occur in?
- G2 phase
- S phase
- M phase (correct)
- G1 phase
What is the role of the spindle fibers in mitosis?
What is the role of the spindle fibers in mitosis?
- To help move the chromatids to opposite ends of the cell (correct)
- To regulate the formation of the nuclear envelope
- To produce energy for the cell division process
- To anchor the centrioles in place
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Study Notes
Mitosis Overview
- The primary goal of mitosis is to equally divide the replicated DNA among two daughter cells.
Cell Cycle Phases
- Mitosis occurs in the M phase (mitotic phase) of the cell cycle.
Spindle Fibers Role
- The spindle fibers play a crucial role in mitosis by separating the duplicated chromosomes and aligning them at the center of the cell.
- They then pull the sister chromatids apart, ensuring each new daughter cell receives a complete set of chromosomes.
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