Cell Division

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What is cell division?

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The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, repair, and reproduction in organisms.

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What are the two main types of cell division?

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Mitosis and Meiosis.

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What is mitosis?

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A type of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, used for growth and repair.

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What is meiosis?

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A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing four genetically diverse gametes.

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What happens during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nuclear membrane breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What happens during metaphase?

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Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What happens during anaphase?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during telophase?

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Chromatids reach the poles, nuclear membranes reform, and the cell begins to split.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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It contains the genetic material (DNA) and serves as the control center for cell activities.

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What are spindle fibers?

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Structures that help separate chromosomes during cell division.