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 from a single parent cell.

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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 does PMAT stand for in Mitosis?

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

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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 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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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage of Mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during Telophase?

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During Telophase, 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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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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How do the daughter cells compare to the parent cell after Mitosis?

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The daughter cells are identical to the original parent cell in terms of genetic material.

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What is a Cell Plate?

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A Cell Plate is a structure that forms during cytokinesis in plant cells, which helps to separate the two daughter cells.