Mitosis

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process by which a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells, ensuring equal distribution of genetic material.

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What are the main results of mitosis?

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The main results of mitosis include growth, repair of damaged cells, and replacement of damaged cells.

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What is the role of centrioles in mitosis?

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Centrioles help in the formation of the spindle fibers that separate chromosomes during cell division.

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How many chromosomes do human cells have?

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Human cells typically have 46 chromosomes.

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What is metaphase in mitosis?

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Metaphase is the stage in mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane before being separated.

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What is the function of spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers are responsible for pulling apart the chromosomes during mitosis.

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What happens during anaphase?

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

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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 cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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What is a chromatid?

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A chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome, which is joined to its sister chromatid by a centromere.