What is the function of centrioles in animal cells during cell division?
Mitosis

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Centrioles help to form spindle fibers that are essential for separating chromosomes during cell division.
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What is chromatin and what role does it play in the cell?
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Chromatin is the genetic material in the nucleus of a cell that contains the instructions for the cell's functions and activities.
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Define the cell cycle.
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The cell cycle is the sequence of stages that a cell goes through in order to grow and divide.
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How many phases are there in mitosis?
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There are 4 phases in mitosis: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
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What is the outcome of the process of mitosis?
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The outcome of mitosis is the formation of two identical daughter cells from a single parent cell.
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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?
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Spindle fibers are responsible for pulling apart the chromosomes and ensuring that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.
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What happens during prophase of mitosis?
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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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