Mitosis

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What are chromosomes?

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Chromosomes are thread-like structures made of DNA and proteins that contain genetic information. They are visible during cell division and are typically X-shaped when duplicated.

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What is the phase of mitosis where chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase is the phase of mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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What is the next phase of mitosis after anaphase?

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The next phase of mitosis after anaphase is telophase.

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What is interphase in the cell cycle?

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Interphase is the stage of the cell cycle where the cell is not actively dividing. During this phase, the DNA is in the form of chromatin and the cell prepares for mitosis.

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What happens during anaphase?

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During anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell, ensuring that each new cell will receive an identical set of chromosomes.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers are structures that help separate the chromosomes during mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling the sister chromatids apart.

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What is the significance of mitosis?

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Mitosis is essential for growth, development, and tissue repair in multicellular organisms, as it allows for the production of two genetically identical daughter cells.

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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 occurs during prophase?

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

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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.