Mitosis Flashcard

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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, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear membrane disappears, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What occurs in Metaphase?

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In Metaphase, chromosomes line up at the cell's equator, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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Describe Anaphase.

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Anaphase is the stage where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell by the spindle fibers.

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What is Telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of Mitosis where the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear membrane re-forms, and the cell begins to divide.

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What is Interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication and growth.

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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.

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How does Mitosis differ from Meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while Meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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