Mitosis

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of division of nuclear contents (DNA) in a cell, resulting in two identical daughter cells.

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How many chromosomes are in a human body cell?

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A human body cell contains 46 chromosomes.

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If a parental bean cell goes through cell division (mitosis and cytokinesis), how many chromosomes will the two daughter cells have?

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The two daughter cells will have 22 chromosomes each.

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What are the correct phases of mitosis in order?

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The correct phases of mitosis in order are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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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 in mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.

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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.

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What is a stem cell?

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A stem cell is a cell that has not yet shut off genes, allowing it to specialize in various functions.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is the significance of the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is crucial for growth, development, and repair in organisms, ensuring proper cell division.