7.2 study guide Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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What is a homologous chromosome?
A
A pair of one maternal and one paternal chromosomes
2
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What are sister chromatids?
A
The identical copies made during DNA replication
3
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What are the stages of mitosis?
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Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis
4
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What happens during prophase?
A
DNA condenses, spindle fibers begin to form
5
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What happens during metaphase?
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The chromosomes are pulled to the middle of the cell
6
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What happens during anaphase?
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Sister chromatids split and are pulled to opposite sides of the cell
7
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What happens during telophase?
A
Nuclei divide, chromatids revert back to chromatin
8
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What happens during cytokinesis?
A
Cytoplasm splits and two separate cells are formed
