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Unit 1 - Mitosis Flashcards

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Mitosis Definition

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The process in which nuclear division occurs in these stages:   Interphase 
                          Prophase
                         Metaphase
                         Anaphase 
                         Telophase
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Stage before Mitosis

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Interphase - when the dividing cell has a period of growth before entering Mitosis

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1st Stage of Mitosis

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Prophase - This process seperates the DNA that is carried in the nucleus of a parent cell into TWO identical daughter cells

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2nd Stage of Mitosis

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Metaphase - When the chromosomes become attached to the spindle fibres

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3rd Stage of Mitosis

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Anaphase - When the chromosomes move away from each other to opposite poles of the spindle

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Final stage of Mitosis

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Telophase - When the chromosomes move to opposite ends of the cell + two nuclei are formed + division into two daughter cells is complete

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