Mitosis

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.

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What is a Centriole?

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A centriole is a cylindrical structure found in animal cells that helps in the formation of the spindle fibers during cell division.

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What is a Chromosome?

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A chromosome is a thread-like structure made of DNA and proteins that carries genetic information.

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What is a Chromatid?

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A chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome, which is joined to the other half by a centromere.

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What is the role of the Spindle in Mitosis?

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The spindle is a structure made of microtubules that helps separate the chromosomes during cell division.

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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 spindle apparatus begins to form.

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What occurs 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 of mitosis 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 chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.

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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.