Mitosis & Cell Division

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What are daughter cells?

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Daughter cells are the two identical cells produced after a cell undergoes mitosis.

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What happens during the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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During the G2 phase, the cell checks for DNA damage and ensures all chromosomes have been replicated before proceeding to mitosis.

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How many chromosomes do daughter cells have if the parent cell has 2 chromosomes?

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Each daughter cell will have 2 chromosomes after mitosis.

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What is the significance of mitosis in the body?

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Mitosis is essential for growth, repair, and replacement of worn-out cells in the body.

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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 are the main phases of mitosis?

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

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What occurs 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 occurs during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to their centromeres.

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What occurs during anaphase?

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During anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.