Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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What is mitotic cell division?

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Mitotic cell division is the process by which a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.

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What are the daughter nuclei formed during mitosis?

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Two identical daughter nuclei are formed during mitosis.

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What is the role of the centromere in cell division?

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The centromere is the region where the chromatids of a double-stranded chromosome are held together.

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How many chromosomes do daughter cells have after mitosis in a diploid cell?

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In a human diploid (2n) cell containing 46 chromosomes, mitosis results in the formation of two diploid daughter cells, each containing 46 chromosomes.

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What phase of mitosis involves chromatids aligning in the center of the cell?

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The phase of mitosis where chromatids align in the center of the cell is called Metaphase.

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What is interphase in the cell cycle?

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Interphase is the period of the cell cycle where cells grow and perform their normal functions before mitosis.

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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 (G1, S, G2) and Mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase) followed by Cytokinesis.

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What happens during prophase of mitosis?

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During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the spindle apparatus begins to form.

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What is the significance of cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm of a parental cell is divided into two daughter cells.

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What is the difference between haploid and diploid cells?

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Haploid cells contain one set of chromosomes (n), while diploid cells contain two sets of chromosomes (2n).