Mitosis

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What are the stages of mitosis in order?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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What is the goal of mitosis?

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To make two new daughter cells with the same DNA

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How many chromosomes are in each human cell?

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46

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Where is the genetic material of a cell located?

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In the nucleus

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What phase of mitosis is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equator?

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Metaphase

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What happens during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What occurs during anaphase?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is the significance of telophase in mitosis?

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

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What is cytokinesis?

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

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How does mitosis differ from meiosis?

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