Mitosis Check-In

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What are the phases of mitosis?

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The 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 fibers begin to form.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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

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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the phase where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell.

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What happens during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.

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What is Interphase?

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

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What is the significance of mitosis in the cell theory?

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Mitosis supports the cell theory that all new cells come from existing cells.

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How do the daughter cells compare to the parent cell after mitosis?

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The daughter cells are identical to the parent cell and to each other.

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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.