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What are autosomes in humans?
What are autosomes in humans?
Which phase follows the G1 phase in the interphase?
Which phase follows the G1 phase in the interphase?
What occurs during cytokinesis?
What occurs during cytokinesis?
What is the correct order of the stages of mitosis?
What is the correct order of the stages of mitosis?
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What are sister chromatids?
What are sister chromatids?
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What is the purpose of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?
What is the purpose of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?
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Which statement accurately describes chromosomes during interphase?
Which statement accurately describes chromosomes during interphase?
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What defines the length of the mitosis stage compared to interphase?
What defines the length of the mitosis stage compared to interphase?
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Study Notes
Mitosis Overview
- Mitosis produces two daughter cells with identical chromosome complements to the parent cell.
- Human chromosomes 1-22 are designated as autosomes, while the 23rd pair comprises sex chromosomes.
Cell Cycle
- Describes events between successive mitotic divisions.
- Characterized by different phases: Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.
Interphase
- Lasts 18-24 hours and is divided into three stages:
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G1 Phase:
- Cell growth occurs before DNA replication; chromosomes remain unduplicated.
- New daughter cells are half the size of parent cells and undergo growth.
- Organelles, membranes, and ribosomes are synthesized, doubling the cell size.
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S Phase:
- DNA replication occurs, resulting in duplicated chromosomes.
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G2 Phase:
- The cell prepares for mitotic division after the completion of DNA synthesis.
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G1 Phase:
Mitosis
- Lasts approximately 1 hour and consists of four stages:
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Prophase:
- Initiation of mitosis; chromatids condense and become visible.
- Chromatid is a strand of a duplicated chromosome; joined by a centromere to its sister chromatid.
- Centromeres are attachment points for spindle fibers during division, influencing chromosome shape.
- Sister chromatids form when two chromatids are joined by a common centromere.
- At the end of prophase, the nuclear envelope dissolves, and spindle fibers extend across the cell.
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Prophase:
Cytokinesis
- Accompanies cell division and involves the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate daughter cells.
Chromosomal Distribution
- Each daughter cell receives a complete set of 46 chromosomes, originating from a single parent cell that originally contained replicated chromosomes.
- Mitosis is a continuous, dynamic process vital for growth and tissue repair.
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Test your knowledge on the process of mitosis and the cell cycle. This quiz covers the stages of mitosis, including interphase, mitosis itself, and cytokinesis, along with the definition of autosomes. Perfect for biology students looking to reinforce their understanding of cell division.
