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Chapter 3, Problem 22SAE
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The role of the spindle in mitosis.
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Mitosis is the process of cell division, in which the nucleus is divided into two daughter nuclei containing the same number of genes as the parent cell. Mitotic spindles are necessary for proper division of the genetic material.
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- Identify the stages of mitosis, and describe the important events that occur during each stage.arrow_forwardThe individual chromosomes become visible with a light microscope during which stage of mitosis? a. prophase b. prometaphase c. metaphase d. anaphasearrow_forwardDoes the cell cycle refer to mitosis as well as meiosis?arrow_forward
- Separation of the sister chromatids is a characteristic of which stage of mitosis? a. prometaphase b. metaphase c. anaphase d. telophasearrow_forwardChromosomes are duplicated during what portion of the cell cycle? a. G 1 phase b. S phase c. prophase d. prometaphasearrow_forwardIn the cell cycle, at which stages do two chromatids make up one chromosome? a. beginning of mitosis b. end of G1 c. beginning of S d. end of mitosis e. beginning of G2arrow_forward
- Which process typically occurs first, cell differentiation or cell expansion?arrow_forwardSpeculate on how the Hayflick limit may lead to genetic disorders such as progeria and Werner syndrome. How is this related to cell division?arrow_forwardWhat would happen if anaphase proceeded even though the sister chromatids were not properly attached to their respective microtubules and lined up at the metaphase plate?arrow_forward
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