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 stages of the cell cycle?

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The main stages of the cell cycle are Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What happens during Interphase?

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During Interphase, the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division where the cytoplasm splits, resulting in two separate cells.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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During Prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What happens during Metaphase?

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

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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell.

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What occurs during Telophase?

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During Telophase, two new nuclear membranes form around the separated sets of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.

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What is the significance of Mitosis?

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Mitosis is essential for growth, tissue repair, and asexual reproduction in organisms.

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How does Mitosis differ from Meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while Meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.