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, each with the same number of chromosomes as the original 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 chromosomes condense and become visible, 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, the chromosomes line up 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 where the sister chromatids are pulled apart and move towards opposite poles 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 of the cell divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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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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How many chromosomes do daughter cells have after Mitosis?

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Daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the original cell; for example, if the original cell has 23 chromosomes, each daughter cell will also have 23 chromosomes.

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What is the correct order of the cell cycle?

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The correct order of the cell cycle is Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.