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 original cell.

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What are the main stages of Mitosis?

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The main stages 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 the spindle fibers begin to form.

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What is the role of Centrioles in Mitosis?

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Centrioles help organize the spindle fibers that pull chromosomes to opposite ends of the cell during Mitosis.

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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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What happens during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell by the spindle fibers.

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What is Telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of Mitosis where the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.

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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 by growing and copying its DNA.

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What must be copied before a cell can divide?

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DNA must be copied before a cell can divide.

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How many chromosomes do fruit fly daughter cells have after Mitosis?

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Fruit fly daughter cells have 8 chromosomes after Mitosis, the same number as the parent cell.