Mitosis

• Are all cells the same?

  No, they have different structures and functions
• Are animal and plant cells the same?

  No, they have different structures and functions
• How is a copy of DNA made?

  Through the process of transcription
• How is a protein made?

  Through the process of translation
• What is mitosis?

  A type of cell division that produces two genetically identical daughter cells
• Why is mitosis important?

  It is essential for growth and repair in multicellular organisms
• How does DNA replicate?

  Each chromosome is duplicated so that each daughter cell receives a complete set of identical chromosomes
• What is the cell cycle?

  A series of events that lead to cell duplication, including growth, DNA replication, mitosis, and cytokinesis
• How is the cell cycle regulated?

  By several checkpoints and regulatory molecules to ensure accurate progression
• What happens to chromosomes during mitosis?

  They condense, line up at the metaphase plate, and then separate to opposite poles
• Why is the cell cycle called a cycle?

  Because the process repeats indefinitely under favorable conditions
• What is the significance of mitosis in multicellular organisms?

  It is essential for growth, repair, and maintaining genetic stability