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 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 chromosomes condense and become visible, 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, the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the phase of Mitosis where the sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell.

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What happens during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes begin to de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell prepares to divide.

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What is the role of spindle fibers in Mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during Mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.

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How many chromosomes do most human cells have?

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Most human cells have 46 chromosomes.

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What is the difference between a parent cell and daughter cells in Mitosis?

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The daughter cells are identical to the parent cell, having the same number of chromosomes.

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What is Interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for Mitosis by growing and duplicating its DNA.