Mitosis- Cell Division

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What is the process of cell division called?

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Mitosis.

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What are the main stages of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What happens to the nuclear membrane during Prophase?

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It disappears.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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They attach to chromosomes and help separate them during cell division.

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During which stage do chromosomes align at the cell's equator?

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Metaphase.

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What occurs during Anaphase?

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Chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

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What is the final stage of mitosis called?

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Telophase.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides to form two daughter cells.

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How many chromosomes are present in human somatic cells after mitosis?

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46 chromosomes (23 pairs).

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What is the significance of mitosis in multicellular organisms?

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It allows for growth, development, and tissue repair.