Mitosis

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process by which a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.

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How many chromosomes do fruit fly body cells have before mitosis?

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Fruit fly body cells have 8 chromosomes before mitosis.

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What is the result of mitosis in terms of chromosome number in daughter cells?

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After mitosis, each daughter cell will have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell, which is 8 for fruit flies.

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What phase of mitosis involves the condensation of chromatin into visible chromosomes?

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Prophase is the phase of mitosis where chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes.

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What happens during anaphase of mitosis?

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During anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart and move toward opposite poles of the cell.

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What is the role of centrioles in cell division?

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Centrioles help in cell division by organizing the spindle fibers that separate the chromosomes.

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What is the significance of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers are crucial for the proper separation of chromosomes during mitosis, ensuring that each daughter cell receives the correct number of chromosomes.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes with half the number of chromosomes.

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What is the final outcome of mitosis in terms of cell number?

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The final outcome of mitosis is the production of two daughter cells from one parent cell.

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What is the term for the phase where the cell prepares for mitosis?

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Interphase is the phase where the cell prepares for mitosis, including DNA replication.