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 stages of Mitosis?

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

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What happens during Interphase?

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Interphase is the phase where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication and organelle duplication.

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What is the role of the Centrosome in Mitosis?

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The Centrosome organizes the microtubules and is crucial for the formation of the spindle fibers during cell division.

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What occurs 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 happens 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 where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs during Telophase?

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During Telophase, 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 Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows Mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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Define Chromosome.

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A chromosome is a structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.