Mitosis

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Why do cells go through mitosis?

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To reproduce, grow and repair/replace.

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What are chromosomes?

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DNA packaged into threadlike structures.

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What is the sequence of stages in mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What happens during prophase?

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Chromosomes condense, nucleus disappears.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The final stage of mitosis when the cells are pinched and clefted to become two identical daughter cells.

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What is the role of mitosis in organisms?

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Mitosis is essential for growth, development, and tissue repair.

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What is the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis?

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Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm.

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How many chromosomes do human cells have after mitosis?

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46 chromosomes, arranged in 23 pairs.

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What is the purpose of DNA replication before mitosis?

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To ensure that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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Chromosomes line up at the cell's equator.

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