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, allowing for growth and repair in an organism.

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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, the chromosomes condense and become visible, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the spindle fibers begin to form.

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What occurs in Metaphase?

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In Metaphase, the 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 the 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, begin to de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows Mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is the Cell Cycle?

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The Cell Cycle is the series of events that cells go through as they grow and divide, consisting of Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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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 does PMAT stand for?

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PMAT stands for Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase, which are the stages of Mitosis.