Phases of Mitosis

Phases of Mitosis

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Biology

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

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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.

2.

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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.

3.

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What happens during Prophase?

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During Prophase, chromosomes condense and become visible, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

4.

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What happens during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What happens during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart and move to opposite sides of the cell.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What happens during Telophase?

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During Telophase, chromosomes reach the opposite poles, the nuclear envelope reforms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell begins to divide.

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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.

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