Mitosis

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell.

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What are the main stages of mitosis in order?

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The stages of mitosis in order are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cell division?

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In plant cells, a cell plate forms during cytokinesis, while in animal cells, a cleavage furrow forms.

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What occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the mitotic spindle begins to form.

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What happens during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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What is anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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Define tissue in the context of biology.

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A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is an organ?

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An organ is a structure composed of different types of tissues that work together to perform a specific function in the body.