Cells Unit

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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, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What are the phases of mitosis?

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The phases of mitosis are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, and Cytokinesis.

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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 mitotic spindle begins to form.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes align 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 phase where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell, ensuring each new cell will receive an identical set of chromosomes.

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What happens during Telophase?

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

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is the role of mitochondria in the cell?

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Mitochondria are the organelles responsible for producing energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What is a tissue?

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A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is the difference between a molecule and an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter, while a molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.