Mitosis

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division where 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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What is a Centriole?

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A centriole is a cylindrical structure found in animal cells that helps in the formation of the spindle fibers during cell division.

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What is a Chromosome?

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A chromosome is a thread-like structure made of DNA and proteins that carries genetic information. Humans have 46 chromosomes in each cell.

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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 its sister chromatid by a centromere.

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What is the role of the Spindle in Mitosis?

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The spindle is a structure made of microtubules that helps separate the chromosomes during cell division.

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What happens during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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What is the difference between growth and repair in the context of Mitosis?

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Growth refers to the increase in the number of cells, while repair refers to the process of replacing damaged or dead cells through cell division.

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What is the significance of the Centromere?

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The centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together and where the spindle fibers attach during mitosis.

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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 is the outcome of Mitosis?

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The outcome of mitosis is the production of two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell.