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 stages of Mitosis?

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The main stages 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 in Metaphase?

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In Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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Describe Anaphase.

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Anaphase is the stage where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell by the spindle fibers.

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What is Telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of Mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell prepares to divide.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows Mitosis, where the cytoplasm of the cell divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What role do spindle fibers play 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 significance of Mitosis?

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Mitosis is essential for growth, development, and tissue repair in multicellular organisms.

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How does Mitosis differ from Meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while Meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.