Mitosis

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis 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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Why is it important to replicate DNA before cell division?

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It is important to replicate DNA before cell division so that genetic information can be transferred into daughter cells.

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What happens to chromosomes during prophase?

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During prophase, chromosomes condense from long strands into rod-like structures.

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What is a chromatid?

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A chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome, which is joined to another chromatid by a centromere.

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What is the role of the centromere?

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The centromere is the region where two sister chromatids are joined together and where spindle fibers attach during cell division.

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the time between cell divisions in the life cycle of a cell, during which the cell grows and DNA is replicated.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell, preparing to be separated into daughter cells.

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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 ends of the cell.

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What is the end result of mitosis?

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The end result of mitosis is two identical daughter cells, each with the same genetic material as the original cell.

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What is 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.