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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Why is DNA replication important before mitosis?

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DNA replication is crucial to ensure that each daughter cell receives the correct amount of genetic information.

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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 align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the phase 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 reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms, 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 divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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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, including DNA replication and growth.

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What is the correct order of mitosis?

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The correct order of mitosis is Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.