Mitosis

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division in which a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What are the main stages of the cell cycle?

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The main stages of the cell cycle are Interphase (G1, S, G2), Mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase), and Cytokinesis.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, the nuclear membrane breaks down, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What is the role of spindle fibers in mitosis?

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Spindle fibers are responsible for separating the chromosomes during mitosis, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.

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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 cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes with half the number of chromosomes.

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What is interphase?

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

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What happens during anaphase?

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During anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell by the spindle fibers.

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What is telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear membrane re-forms, and the cell prepares to divide.

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