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 are the main phases of Mitosis?

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The main phases of Mitosis are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, and Cytokinesis.

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What occurs 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 happens in Metaphase?

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In 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 characterized by?

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Anaphase is characterized by the shortening of spindle fibers, which separates sister chromatids and pulls them to opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, begin to de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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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 cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of events that a cell goes through as it grows and divides, including Interphase and Mitosis.

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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, consisting of G1, S, and G2 phases.

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What happens during the S phase of Interphase?

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During the S phase, DNA replication occurs, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.