Mitosis

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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, 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 apparatus begins 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 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, 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 divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is the S phase of the cell cycle?

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The S phase (Synthesis phase) is the part of the cell cycle where DNA is replicated, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.

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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 parent cell and to each other, maintaining the same chromosome number.

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What is the role of spindle fibers in Mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during Mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.