Mitosis Review

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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, essential for growth and repair.

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What is a chromatid?

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A chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome, which is joined to another chromatid by a centromere.

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What is the centromere?

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The centromere is the region of a chromosome where two sister chromatids are joined and where the spindle fibers attach during cell division.

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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 by the spindle fibers.

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What is the purpose of Mitosis?

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The purpose of Mitosis is for the growth of an organism and the repair of damaged tissues.

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How many chromosomes do humans have?

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Humans have 46 chromosomes in each somatic cell.

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What is Interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, and DNA is replicated, but chromosomes are not yet visible.

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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 spindle fibers begin to form.

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What is Telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of Mitosis where the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell begins to split.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows Mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.