Mitosis Review

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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 is the parent cell?

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The parent cell is the original cell that divides during mitosis to form daughter cells.

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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 mitotic spindle begins to form.

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What is metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes line up at the cell's equatorial plane, preparing for separation.

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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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Why is DNA replication important before mitosis?

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DNA replication is crucial before mitosis to ensure that each daughter cell receives an identical set of genetic information.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm of the parent cell divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is the role of the mitotic spindle?

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The mitotic spindle is a structure made of microtubules that helps separate chromosomes during mitosis.

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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, including DNA replication and growth.