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 spindle fibers begin to form.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes line up at the cell's equatorial plane and attach to spindle fibers.

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What is Anaphase characterized by?

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Anaphase is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids, which are pulled to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during Telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.

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What is the role of spindle fibers in Mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during cell division by attaching to the centromeres and pulling the sister chromatids apart.

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Why do chromosomes have two chromatids during Mitosis?

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Chromosomes have two chromatids to ensure that each daughter cell receives an identical set of genetic information.

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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.

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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.