Mitosis

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What does PMAT stand for in the context of cell division?

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PMAT stands for Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase, which are the stages of mitosis.

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How many chromosomes are present in a typical human cell?

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There are 46 chromosomes in each human cell.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of dividing the DNA of a cell into two new nuclei.

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is known as the 'resting stage' of the cell cycle when the cell is not dividing.

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What does 'P' stand for in the stages of mitosis?

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'P' stands for Prophase.

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What occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What happens during metaphase?

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

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What is anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs during telophase?

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

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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.