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 first phase of Mitosis?

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Prophase is the first phase of Mitosis where the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What happens during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes line up along the equator of the cell, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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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 ends 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 of the cell, and the nuclear envelope reforms around each set of chromosomes.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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

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How many chromosomes do humans have in each cell?

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Humans have 46 chromosomes in each cell, arranged in 23 pairs.

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What is the role of spindle fibers in Mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during Mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling the sister chromatids apart.

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What is the difference between Mitosis and Meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while Meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is Interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for Mitosis, including DNA replication and growth.