Mitosis

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What is the function of the centromere in mitosis?

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The centromere holds the two sister chromatids together until they are separated during anaphase.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm and cell membrane split to form two daughter cells.

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What occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the mitotic spindle begins to form.

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell spends most of its life, preparing for mitosis by growing and replicating its DNA.

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What are the main purposes of mitosis?

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The main purposes of mitosis are the growth of an organism and the repair of damaged tissues.

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What happens 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 of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs 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 the role of centrioles in mitosis?

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Centrioles help organize the mitotic spindle and are involved in the movement of chromosomes during mitosis.

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What is the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis?

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Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm and cell membrane.

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