Mitosis

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process by which a multi-cellular organism divides its somatic cells to produce two identical daughter cells, ensuring genetic consistency.

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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, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, 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 help separate the chromosomes during mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.

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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 their centromeres.

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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 produces four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is the significance of interphase?

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

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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.

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What is telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.