Mitosis Nov 22. Dec 2 DO NOW

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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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How many chromosomes does a daughter cell have after mitosis if the parent cell has 30 chromosomes?

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30 chromosomes.

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What phase of mitosis is characterized by chromosomes aligning in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase.

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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 the significance of telophase in mitosis?

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Telophase is the phase where the nuclear membrane forms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell begins to divide.

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What is the first phase of mitosis?

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Prophase.

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What occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is the role of the spindle fibers during 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 cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm of a parent cell divides to form two daughter cells.

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What is the difference between chromatin and chromosomes?

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Chromatin is the relaxed form of DNA found in the nucleus during interphase, while chromosomes are the condensed form of DNA visible during mitosis.