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 is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of phases that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including interphase and mitotic phase.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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During Prophase, chromosomes become visible, the nuclear membrane breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What happens during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes line up at 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 poles of the cell.

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What occurs during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the nuclear membrane reforms 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.

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What is the role of spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers are structures that help separate chromosomes during cell division by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.

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Define Chromatid.

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

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What is the significance of the equatorial plane in Metaphase?

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The equatorial plane is where chromosomes align during Metaphase, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an equal and identical set of chromosomes.