Mitosis and Meiosis

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What are centromeres?

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Centromeres are the structures that hold together sister chromatids during cell division.

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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, typically occurring in somatic cells.

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What is meiosis?

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Meiosis is the process of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What type of cells undergo mitosis?

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Mitosis occurs in somatic cells, which are all body cells except for gametes.

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What type of cells are produced by meiosis?

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Meiosis produces gametes, which are reproductive cells (sperm and eggs).

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What happens during metaphase I of meiosis?

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During metaphase I, homologous chromosomes line up at the cell's equatorial plane.

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What happens during anaphase II of meiosis?

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During anaphase II, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is the role of spindle fibers in cell division?

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Spindle fibers help separate chromosomes during cell division by attaching to centromeres.

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a structure made of DNA and protein that contains genetic information.