Mitosis

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division where one cell divides to form two identical daughter cells, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an exact copy of the parent cell's DNA.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, chromatin condenses into chromosomes, spindle fibers form, and the nuclear membrane breaks down.

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What are chromosomes?

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Chromosomes are structures made of DNA and protein that contain genetic information. They are formed when chromatin condenses during cell division.

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What are chromatids?

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Chromatids are the two identical halves of a replicated chromosome, connected by a centromere.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the sequence of stages that a cell goes through in order to grow and divide, including interphase and mitotic phase.

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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 role of spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers are structures that help separate the chromosomes during mitosis, ensuring that each daughter cell receives the correct number of chromosomes.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, 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 by the spindle fibers and move toward opposite poles of the cell.

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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 membrane re-forms, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.