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Mitosis Phases
AP Biology · Unit 4: Cell Communication & Cell Cycle
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Interphase
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
Cytokinesis
Interphase
The "resting" phase between divisions — but very active metabolically
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3s
DNA Content
2n
Chromosome Count
46
Remember:
Mitosis produces 2 genetically
identical
diploid daughter cells. Meiosis produces 4 genetically unique haploid gametes.
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1. During which phase do chromosomes align at the cell's equator (metaphase plate)?
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
2. DNA replication occurs during which sub-phase of interphase?
G1 phase
M phase
S phase
G2 phase
3. After mitosis and cytokinesis, each daughter cell has:
Half the chromosomes (haploid)
Twice the chromosomes (tetraploid)
The same number of chromosomes (diploid)
Random chromosome number
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