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 with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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How many chromosomes do fruit fly daughter cells have after mitosis?

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Fruit fly daughter cells have 8 chromosomes after mitosis.

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What is the purpose of the Cell Cycle?

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The purpose of the Cell Cycle is to replace old and damaged cells, to grow and develop an organism, and to reproduce.

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What happens during Interphase?

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During Interphase, the cell grows in size, makes a copy of its DNA, and makes copies of organelles.

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What does NOT happen during Interphase?

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The cell does not divide during Interphase.

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What is Anaphase?

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

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What is Prophase?

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Prophase is the first stage of mitosis where the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is Metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes line up at the cell's equatorial plane.

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What is Telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes reach the poles of the cell and begin to de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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