Mitosis and Meiosis

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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 parent cell.

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What is Meiosis?

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Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically diverse daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell.

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What happens during Prophase in Mitosis?

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During Prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear membrane begins to break down, and the spindle fibers start to form.

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What occurs during Anaphase in Mitosis?

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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 in Mitosis?

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Telophase is the stage where the chromosomes reach the opposite poles, the nuclear membrane reforms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell begins to pinch in preparation for division.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is the difference between Mitosis and Meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical diploid cells, while Meiosis results in four genetically diverse haploid cells.

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What happens during Prophase 1 in Meiosis?

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During Prophase 1, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material through a process called crossing over.

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What is Metaphase 1 in Meiosis?

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In Metaphase 1, homologous chromosome pairs line up along the center of the cell.

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What occurs during Anaphase 1 in Meiosis?

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During Anaphase 1, the homologous chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell.