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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Why do cells divide?

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Cells divide to grow, repair tissues, and reproduce. One specific reason is that they are too big to diffuse efficiently.

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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 line up 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 stage of mitosis where 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, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell prepares to divide.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.

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What is the role of spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers are structures that help separate chromosomes during mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.

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What is the significance of the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is crucial for growth, development, and tissue repair, ensuring that cells divide at the right time and in a controlled manner.

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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.