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 happens during Prophase?

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During Prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear membrane begins to break down, and spindle fibers start to form.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes line up at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the phase where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the nuclear membrane reforms around each set of chromosomes, which begin to de-condense back into chromatin.

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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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What is the difference between plant and animal cell cytokinesis?

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In plant cells, a cell plate forms to separate the two daughter cells, while in animal cells, a cleavage furrow forms.

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What is a tissue?

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A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is the role of Mitosis in growth?

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Mitosis allows for growth by increasing the number of cells in an organism.