Mitosis and Cell Division

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What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?

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Interphase is the longest phase of the cell cycle, where the cell grows and prepares for division.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process by which a cell divides its nucleus and genetic material equally between two new daughter cells.

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In which phase of mitosis do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase is the phase where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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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 cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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How many chromosomes do human somatic (2n) cells have?

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Human somatic cells have 46 chromosomes.

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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.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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

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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 a centromere?

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A centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together.