Review - Mitosis

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with 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 spindle fibers begin to form.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes line up at the cell's equator and attach to spindle fibers.

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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 sides of the cell.

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What happens during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes begin to de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the spindle fibers disassemble.

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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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Is cytokinesis the first stage of mitosis?

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No, cytokinesis is not the first stage of mitosis; it occurs after mitosis is complete.

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What is the role of spindle fibers in mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.

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What is the significance of mitosis?

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Mitosis is essential for growth, development, and tissue repair in multicellular organisms.