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 is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a long, thread-like structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.

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What is a centromere?

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The centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together and where the spindle fibers attach during cell division.

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What are spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers are protein structures that help separate the chromosomes during mitosis.

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What happens during cytokinesis?

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

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication and growth.

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What occurs 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 is metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, preparing for separation.

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What is anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart towards opposite poles of the cell.

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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, and the cell prepares to divide.