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 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 the spindle apparatus begins to form.

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What occurs 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 characterized by?

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Anaphase is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids, which are pulled to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes de-condense back into chromatin, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the spindle apparatus disassembles.

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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 daughter cells.

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a structure made of DNA and protein that contains genetic information.

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What is a centromere?

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A centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together.

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What do cells look like at the end of Mitosis?

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At the end of Mitosis, the cells are identical to the original cell.