Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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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 are the main stages of mitosis?

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The main stages of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, the chromosomes condense and become visible, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin 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 sides of the cell.

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What happens during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, 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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How many chromosomes do daughter cells have after mitosis if the parent cell has 8 chromosomes?

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Daughter cells will have 8 chromosomes, identical to the parent cell.

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What is the significance of mitosis?

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Mitosis is essential for growth, development, and tissue repair in multicellular organisms.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.