Mitosis

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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 from a single parent cell.

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What are the main phases of Mitosis?

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The main phases of Mitosis are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What is a Centriole?

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A Centriole is a cylindrical cell structure involved in the process of cell division, specifically in the formation of spindle fibers.

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What is a Chromosome?

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A Chromosome is a thread-like structure made of DNA and proteins that carries genetic information.

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What is a Chromatid?

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A Chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome, which is joined to its sister chromatid by a centromere.

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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 spindle fibers begin to form.

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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.

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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage of Mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to 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 de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell prepares to divide.

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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 cells.