Cell Division

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What is cell division?

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The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, repair, and reproduction in organisms.

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What are the two main types of cell division?

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Mitosis and meiosis.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication, consisting of interphase and the mitotic phase.

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What happens during interphase?

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The cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for division.

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What is mitosis?

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A type of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells, used for growth and repair.

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What is meiosis?

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A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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It contains the genetic material (DNA) and serves as the control center for cell activities.

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What occurs during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear membrane breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What occurs during anaphase?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.