Mitosis

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What is the purpose of Mitosis?

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Growth of an organism and Repair of damaged tissue.

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What do the cells look like at the end of mitosis?

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Identical to the original cell.

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What phase is represented in Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the phase where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell.

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Why is it important to replicate DNA before a cell divides?

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In order for genetic information to be transferred into daughter cells.

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What does PMAT stand for in Mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What happens during Prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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Chromosomes line up at the cell's equator and spindle fibers attach to their centromeres.

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What is Telophase?

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The final phase of mitosis where chromosomes de-condense and the nuclear envelope re-forms.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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The process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two daughter cells.

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What is the role of spindle fibers in mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during cell division.