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 phases of Mitosis?

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The main phases of Mitosis are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What occurs 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 happens 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 phase where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes de-condense back into chromatin, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell prepares to divide.

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What is Interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for mitosis, including cell growth and DNA replication.

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What is the role of the spindle fibers in Mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling the sister chromatids apart.

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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 before mitosis.

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What is the significance of Mitosis?

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Mitosis is essential for growth, development, and tissue repair in multicellular organisms.