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What is an example of mitosis at work?

A plant root elongating

What is another example of mitosis at work?

A leaf growing

What accurately describes the relationship between cytokinesis and mitosis?

Cytokinesis occurs during mitosis.

What is one benefit of using tissue cultures in cancer treatment studies?

<p>Patients do not receive harmful or ineffective medication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

After chromosomes are formed, during which phase do they attach to the spindle fibers?

<p>Metaphase</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which stage is mitosis most important?

<p>A tiger cub begins to grow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of mitosis is indicated in the diagram?

<p>Metaphase</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of the cell cycle is the dissolution of the nucleus, nucleolus, and nuclear envelope reversed?

<p>Telophase</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which phase of mitosis are chromosomes first visible?

<p>Prophase</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are cancer cells best described?

<p>They are not regulated by contact inhibition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which are replicated during interphase?

<p>Chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the end result of cytokinesis from a cell undergoing mitosis?

<p>Two cells that have two identical copies of DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the importance of mitosis to living organisms?

<p>Growth and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase do centromeres split apart?

<p>Anaphase</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would happen to skin cells if mitosis did not take place?

<p>Skin cells would die and not be replaced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of mitosis do the nuclear membrane, nucleolus, and nucleus dissolve?

<p>Prophase</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mitosis Overview

  • Mitosis is essential for growth and development in living organisms.
  • It is involved in processes such as the elongation of plant roots and growth of leaves.

Phases of Mitosis

  • Prophase: Chromatin coils to form visible chromosomes. The nuclear membrane, nucleolus, and nucleus begin to dissolve.
  • Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, attaching to spindle fibers by their centromeres.
  • Anaphase: Centromeres split, allowing sister chromatids to separate and move toward opposite poles.
  • Telophase: The process initiated in prophase is reversed; the nuclear envelope and nucleolus re-form around the separated sets of chromosomes.

Cytokinesis

  • Occurs concurrently with mitosis, resulting in two daughter cells.
  • Final result of cytokinesis: two cells containing identical copies of DNA.

Cancer and Cell Regulation

  • Cancer cells are characterized by a lack of regulation by contact inhibition, leading to uncontrolled growth.
  • Tissue cultures are used in cancer research to identify effective treatments, minimizing exposure to harmful medications.

Importance of Mitosis

  • Critical for the replacement of cells, such as skin cells; without mitosis, these cells would not be effectively replaced and would die.
  • Mitosis enables organisms to grow and replace damaged tissues.

Interphase and Chromosome Duplication

  • Chromosomes are replicated during interphase, setting the stage for equal distribution through mitosis.

Key Concepts

  • Chromosomes are first visible during prophase as chromatin condenses.
  • Cytokinesis results in two identical daughter cells, crucial for maintaining genetic integrity.

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