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Name the three phases of the cell cycle in the correct order, 

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Which phase in the cell cycle involves the division of the nucleus?

cytokinesis

mitosis 

interphase

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Which type of reproduction uses mitosis?

asexual reproduction

sexual reproduction

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Name two processes that involve mitosis.

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Name the four stages of mitosis in the correct order. 

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In which stage of mitosis does the nuclear envelope start to break down?

telophase

anaphase

metaphase

prophase

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Each chromosome attaches to the spindle by their .

centromere

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Which stage of mitosis involves centromeres dividing to pull chromatids apart?

anaphase

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Which part of the cell divides during cytokinesis?

cytoplasm

chromosomes

nucleus

nuclear envelope 

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How many cells are produced at the end of cytokinesis?

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Mutations in genes that regulate the cell cycle can lead to the growth of abnormal cells, which can form a .

tumour

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Why are tumour cells more likely to be affected by drugs that disrupt cell division?

healthy cells do not undergo the cell cycle

tumour cells have a short G1 phase than healthy cells

tumour cells divide less frequently than healthy cells

tumour cells divide at a faster rate than healthy cells 

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