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1
Q

Interphase

A

Cells makes copies of chromosomes

2
Q

Prophase

A

Chomatids become short and fat

3
Q

Metaphase

A

Nucleus membrane disappears
Chromatids line up at equator
Spindle fibres attach

4
Q

What are the stages of mitosis?

A

1) interphase
2) prophase
3) metaphase
4) anaphase
5) telophase

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5
Q

Anaphase

A

Chromosomes migrate to the poles

6
Q

Telophase

A

Membrane reforms around each separated chromosome
2 new nuclei
Cell contents coped and cell divides

7
Q

Why must the daughter cells have the same chromosome compliment as the parent cell?

A

So it holds the exact same genetic information and can carry out the same functions