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 are the main stages of Mitosis?

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

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What happens 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 occurs during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes de-condense, 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 DNA replication.

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What is the diploid number of chromosomes?

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The diploid number is the total number of chromosomes in a somatic cell, represented as 2n.

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What is a haploid cell?

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A haploid cell is a cell that contains a single set of chromosomes, represented as n.

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How many chromosomes do humans have in their diploid cells?

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Humans have 46 chromosomes in their diploid cells.