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 phases of mitosis?

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The main phases of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, the chromosomes condense and become visible, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the mitotic spindle begins to form.

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What occurs 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 the significance of anaphase?

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Anaphase is significant because it is when sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell, ensuring each daughter cell will receive an identical set of chromosomes.

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What happens during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell prepares to divide.

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Why is it important for chromosomes to condense during mitosis?

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Chromosomes condense during mitosis to facilitate their movement without tangling and breaking.

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What is the role of the mitotic spindle?

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The mitotic spindle is responsible for separating the sister chromatids during mitosis.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.

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How does mitosis differ from meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two genetically identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.