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 phases of Mitosis?

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The main phases 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 spindle fibers begin to form.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes line up along the equatorial plane of the cell, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the phase 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 reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.

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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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Why is DNA replication important before mitosis?

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DNA replication is important before mitosis to ensure that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.

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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 is the difference between cytokinesis and mitosis?

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Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate cells.