Mitosis in Somatic Cells

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Purpose of mitosis in somatic cells

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To make an exact copy of a cell.

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Process described by mitosis

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Steps of mitosis in somatic cells.

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Stages of mitosis

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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Outcome of mitosis

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Two genetically identical daughter cells.

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Prophase

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When the cell is preparing for nuclear division

nuclear envelope breaks down

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Metaphase

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Chromosomes line up along the middle of the cell

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Anaphase

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Chromosomes are pulled apart;

this ensures both cells get all the needed instructions (DNA)

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Telophase

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the cells are starting to pull away from each other; nuclear envelopes are reforming.