Mitosis

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What is Mitosis?

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

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What are the main stages of Mitosis?

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The main stages 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 align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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Define Anaphase.

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Anaphase is the stage of Mitosis where the spindle fibers pull the sister chromatids apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is Telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of Mitosis where 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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How many chromosomes do daughter cells have after Mitosis if the parent cell has 8 chromosomes?

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Daughter cells will have 8 chromosomes, the same number as the parent cell.

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What is the role of spindle fibers in Mitosis?

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Spindle fibers are responsible for separating the sister chromatids during Anaphase and ensuring that each daughter cell receives the correct number of chromosomes.

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What is the significance of Mitosis?

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Mitosis is essential for growth, development, and tissue repair in multicellular organisms.

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What is the difference between Mitosis and Meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while Meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes with half the number of chromosomes.