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 chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, 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 the stage where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes de-condense back into chromatin, 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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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.

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What role does DNA play in mitosis?

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DNA must be replicated before mitosis so that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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The purpose of mitosis is for growth, development, and repair of tissues in an organism.

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What are chromosomes?

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Chromosomes are structures made of DNA and protein that contain genetic information.