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 phase does the cell spend most of its life?

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Interphase.

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What occurs during Interphase?

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The cell grows, performs its normal functions, and replicates its DNA.

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In which phase of Interphase does DNA replication occur?

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Synthesis phase.

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What is the first phase of Mitosis?

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Prophase.

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What happens during Prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is the second phase of Mitosis?

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Metaphase.

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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 is the third phase of Mitosis?

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Anaphase.

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What happens during Anaphase?

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