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

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How many chromosomes do fruit fly body cells have before mitosis?

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Fruit fly body cells have 8 chromosomes before mitosis.

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How many chromosomes do fruit fly daughter cells have after mitosis?

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Fruit fly daughter cells have 8 chromosomes after mitosis.

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What are sister chromatids?

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Sister chromatids are identical copies of a chromosome, connected by a centromere, that are formed during DNA replication.

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What is the first stage of mitosis?

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The first stage of mitosis is prophase, where the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is the second stage of mitosis?

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The second stage of mitosis is metaphase, where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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What is the third stage of mitosis?

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The third stage of mitosis is anaphase, where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is the final stage of mitosis?

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The final stage of mitosis is telophase, where the chromosomes de-condense and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What role do spindle fibers play in mitosis?

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Spindle fibers are structures that pull the sister chromatids apart during anaphase.

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What is interphase?

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