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, essential for growth and repair.

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What is Interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell spends most of its life, preparing for division by growing and replicating its DNA.

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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 another chromatid by a centromere.

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What is a Centromere?

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The centromere is the region of a chromosome where two sister chromatids are joined and where the spindle fibers attach 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 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 is Telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell prepares to divide.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.

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What is the role of Spindle Fibers?

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