Mitosis - ADV

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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, each with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.

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How many chromosomes do fruit fly daughter cells have after mitosis if the parent cell has 8 chromosomes?

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8 chromosomes.

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What is a centromere?

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A centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together and where the spindle fibers attach during cell division.

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What phase of mitosis is characterized by the condensation of chromatin into visible chromosomes?

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Prophase.

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What is the next phase of mitosis after metaphase?

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Anaphase.

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What happens during anaphase?

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During anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart and move towards 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 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 during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during cell division by attaching to the centromeres and pulling the sister chromatids apart.

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What is the significance of mitosis in multicellular organisms?

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Mitosis is essential for growth, development, and tissue repair 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.