nuclear division which results in cell division and production of two genetically identical daughter cells
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what does the nucleus of the cell contain; in regards to genetic material
chromosomes which carry genes; made of dna
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What are genes
The code for protein and characteristics
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how many chromosomes does the diploid daughter cell have
the same as the parent ; 46 in humans
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When does mitosis occur
growth of an organism, repair of damaged tissue and a-sexual repoduction in some organisms
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what happens before mitosis begins
Interphase; the cells grow bigger increase their mass and carry out normal cell activities
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what occurs in interphase
the cell is not dividing but dna replication is taking place; there are 96 chromosomes and the chromosomes are invisible,
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what is interphase
the longest stage of cell cycle, the stage before mitosis, where replication of dna takes place and when new organelles such as mitochondria are formed
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what occurs in prophase
is the preparation stage; the chromosomes condense and become visible , the nuclear envelope disappears
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what occurs in metaphase
the chromosomes arrange themselves in the centre of the cell and spindle fibres form
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how do you remember the stages of mitosis
dont let your cat P on the MAT- PMAT; prophase, metaphase, anaphase,telophase and lastly cytokynesis
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what occurs in anaphase
the chromatids (baby chromosomes) migrate to opposite poles and are pulled by the spindle fibres
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what occurs in telophase
The sister chromatids meet again and become chromosomes again and the chromosomes are no longer visible, the nuclear envelop reforms and the spindle fibres disintigrate
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what is cytokinesis
TRUE CELL DIVISION when the cell begins to divide
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what does the nucleus of the cell contain; in regards to genetic material
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chromosomes which carry genes; made of dna
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What are genes
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Card 4
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how many chromosomes does the diploid daughter cell have
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