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 parent cell.

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What are the main stages of the Cell Cycle?

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The main stages of the Cell Cycle are Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What happens during Interphase?

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During Interphase, the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What is the purpose of Mitosis?

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The purpose of Mitosis is for growth and repair of damaged tissues in an organism.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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During Prophase, the chromosomes condense, the nuclear envelope 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 cell's equator and attach to spindle fibers.

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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 ends of the cell.

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What occurs during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell begins to divide.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is the significance of the Cell Cycle?

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The Cell Cycle is significant because it regulates cell growth, division, and the overall health of an organism.