mitosis

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What is the purpose of Mitosis?

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Growth of an organism and Repair of damaged tissue.

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What phase of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

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Anaphase.

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Which phase of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equator?

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Metaphase.

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What is a Chromosome?

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

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In mitosis, what are the two resulting cells called?

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Daughter cells.

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What is the role of the centromere during mitosis?

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It holds sister chromatids together and is the attachment point for spindle fibers.

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What happens during Prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is Telophase?

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The final phase of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense and the nuclear envelope re-forms.

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How many phases are there in mitosis?

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There are four main phases: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What is the difference between a Chromosome and a Chromatid?

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A Chromosome is made of two sister chromatids joined at the centromere.