Mitosis Review

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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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List the phases of mitosis in order.

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The phases of mitosis in order are: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, 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 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 equator, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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Describe anaphase.

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In anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart by the spindle fibers and move toward opposite poles of the cell.

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What is telophase?

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Telophase is the final phase of mitosis where 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 cytokinesis?

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

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How many chromosomes do daughter cells have after mitosis?

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Daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the original cell. For example, if the original cell has 8 chromosomes, each daughter cell will also have 8 chromosomes.

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What is the role of mitosis in multicellular organisms?

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Mitosis is essential for growth, development, and the replacement of damaged or dead cells in multicellular organisms.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes with half the number of chromosomes.