Cell Division

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What is cell division?

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The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells.

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What are the two main types of cell division?

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Mitosis and Meiosis.

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What is mitosis?

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A type of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

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What is meiosis?

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A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What happens during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What happens during metaphase?

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Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What happens during anaphase?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during telophase?

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Chromatids reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and chromosomes begin to de-condense.

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What is a haploid cell?

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A cell that contains one set of chromosomes (n), such as gametes.

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What is a diploid cell?

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A cell that contains two sets of chromosomes (2n), such as somatic cells.