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, each having the same number of chromosomes as the 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, and Telophase.

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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 mitotic spindle 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 happens during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes de-condense back into chromatin, 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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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a structure made of DNA and protein that contains genetic information.

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What is a centromere?

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A centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together and where the spindle fibers attach during mitosis.

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How many chromosomes do fruit fly body cells have?

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Fruit fly body cells have 8 chromosomes.