10.2.2 - Metaphase
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Practice Questions
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What happens during metaphase?
💡 Hint: Think about the arrangement of chromosomes.
What are kinetochores?
💡 Hint: Remember their role in connection.
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What is the primary role of metaphase in mitosis?
💡 Hint: Think about where chromosomes are during this phase.
True or False: Kinetochores are only found on sister chromatids.
💡 Hint: Consider what kinetochores are attached to.
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A cell undergoes mitosis, but during metaphase, one of the kinetochores fails to attach to a spindle fiber. Predict the outcome of this division.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of improper attachment.
During a lab experiment, a researcher observes increased rates of cellular division but notices that errors in chromosome alignment increase. Discuss the implications for modern medicine.
💡 Hint: Relate the importance of understanding cell division to advancements in treating diseases.
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