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 daughter cells have after mitosis?

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Fruit fly daughter cells have 8 chromosomes after mitosis.

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What is the first phase of mitosis?

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The first phase of mitosis is Prophase.

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What happens during Prophase?

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During Prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope begins to break down, and the spindle apparatus starts to form.

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What is the second phase of mitosis?

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The second phase of mitosis is Metaphase.

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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 third phase of mitosis?

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The third phase of mitosis is Anaphase.

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What happens during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is the fourth phase of mitosis?

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The fourth phase of mitosis is Telophase.

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What occurs 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 spindle apparatus disassembles.