Mitosis

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process by which a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells, essential for growth and repair in organisms.

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What does PMAT stand for in Mitosis?

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PMAT stands for Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase, which are the four main phases of Mitosis.

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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 spindle fibers begin to form.

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What occurs in Metaphase?

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In Metaphase, chromosomes line up at the cell's equator, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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What is the key event in Anaphase?

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In Anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell by the spindle fibers.

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

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What is the purpose of Mitosis?

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

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What is Interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication and growth.

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What is the Cell Cycle?

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The Cell Cycle is the series of events that a cell goes through as it grows and divides, consisting of Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.