Mitosis/Cell Cycle

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of phases that a cell goes through from its formation until it divides into two daughter cells. It includes interphase and the mitotic phase.

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What happens during interphase?

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During interphase, the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis. It is the longest phase of the cell cycle.

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What are the stages of mitosis?

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The stages of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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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 daughter cells.

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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 parent cell after mitosis.

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What is DNA replication?

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DNA replication is the process of copying the DNA in a cell before it divides, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.

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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 spindle fibers begin to form.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes line up at the cell's equator, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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What occurs during anaphase?

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