Mitosis
What is the first stage of mitosis?
Prophase
What process occurs during prophase I that increases genetic diversity?
Crossing over
How many cells are produced at the end of meiosis II?
Four cells
What are the three stages of interphase?
G1, S, and G2
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Grande
During metaphase, where do chromosomes line up?
At the cell’s equatorial plate (metaphase plate)
How many cells are produced at the end of meiosis I?
Two cells
What separates during anaphase II?
Sister chromatids
During which stage does DNA replication occur?
S Phase
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Bongiovi
What structure pulls chromatids apart in anaphase?
Spindle fibers attached to centrioles
What lines up during metaphase I?
Homologous chromosome pairs
How does meiosis II resemble mitosis?
Both separate sister chromatids
What happens to the cell’s size during G1?
The cell grows larger
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Eilish
What reforms around chromosomes during telophase?
Nuclear envelope
What separates during anaphase I?
Homologous chromosomes
What is the ploidy of the cells after meiosis II?
Haploid
What is checked at the G2 checkpoint?
Proper DNA replication and cell readiness for mitosis
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Germanotta
What is the purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms?
Growth, repair, and asexual reproduction
Why is meiosis I called the “reduction division”?
Because it reduces the chromosome number by half
Why is meiosis II important for gamete formation?
It ensures each gamete has a single set of chromosomes
Why is interphase considered the longest phase of the cell cycle?
Because the cell spends most of its time growing and preparing for division
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Brogan