stages of mitosis

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    • What is the definition of mitosis?
      Mitosis is cell division producing two identical cells.
    • What type of cells does mitosis occur in?
      Mitosis occurs in body/somatic cells.
    • What is maintained during mitosis regarding chromosomes?

      Mitosis maintains the same chromosome number.
    • What are the stages of mitosis and their key events?
      1. **Interphase**: Cell prepares for division.
      2. **Prophase**: Chromosomes condense.
      3. **Metaphase**: Chromosomes line up at the equator.
      4. **Anaphase**: Chromosomes are pulled apart.
      5. **Telophase**: New nuclear membranes form.
      6. **Cytokinesis**: Cell splits into two.
    • What is the purpose of mitosis?
      Mitosis is for growth, repair, and replacement.
    • What is the primary result of mitosis when a single cell divides?
      Two identical daughter cells are produced.
    • Why are the daughter cells produced by mitosis identical?
      They have the same number and type of chromosomes.
    • Compare mitosis and meiosis in terms of cell production.
      • Mitosis: Produces identical cells, maintains chromosome number.
      • Meiosis: Produces diverse gametes, reduces chromosome number by half.
    • What is the key characteristic regarding chromosome number during mitosis?
      Each daughter cell has the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
    • If a cell with 30 chromosomes begins mitosis, how many chromosomes will it have at the end of Anaphase?
      6060
    • What is the function of the centromere during mitosis?
      It holds sister chromatids together
    • What is the relationship between Anaphase and Cytokinesis?
      Anaphase separates chromatids, Cytokinesis divides the cell
    • How does the process of mitosis relate to the overall life cycle of a cell?
      Mitosis is crucial for growth, repair, and reproduction
    • Why is it important for cells to maintain the same chromosome number after mitosis?
      To ensure genetic stability across generations
    • What happens to the chromosomes during Prophase?
      Chromosomes condense and become visible
    • What is the significance of the stages of mitosis in cell division?
      Each stage ensures accurate and equal division of chromosomes
    • How does the behavior of chromosomes during Anaphase affect the outcome of cell division?
      It ensures equal distribution of genetic material
    • What is the role of cytokinesis in the cell cycle?

      It divides the cytoplasm to form two cells
    • What happens to the chromosomes during the Interphase before mitosis?
      DNA duplicates, forming sister chromatids
    • What is the final outcome of mitosis in terms of cell number?
      Two identical daughter cells are formed
    • How does Anaphase ensure genetic consistency in daughter cells?
      By separating sister chromatids into individual chromosomes
    • What happens to the nuclear membrane during Telophase?

      New nuclear membranes form around chromosomes
    • What is the role of Anaphase in ensuring accurate cell division?
      It separates sister chromatids to ensure equal distribution
    • What is the significance of genetic consistency in mitosis?
      Each daughter cell receives identical genetic material
    • What happens to chromosomes during Cytokinesis?
      The cell divides into two identical cells
    • How many chromosomes does a human cell have before mitosis?
      4646
    • What role does mitosis play in tissue repair?
      It generates new identical cells
    • What is the primary purpose of mitosis?
      To create identical daughter cells
    • What stage follows Anaphase in mitosis?
      Telophase
    • What are the stages of mitosis in order?
      1. Interphase
      2. Prophase
      3. Metaphase
      4. Anaphase
      5. Telophase
      6. Cytokinesis
    • What happens during cytokinesis?
      The cell physically divides into two cells.
    • What is the role of sister chromatids during mitosis?
      Sister chromatids separate during Anaphase.
    • What happens to sister chromatids during Anaphase?
      They separate and move to opposite poles
    • If a cell has 3030 chromosomes, how many individual chromosomes are present during Anaphase?

      6060
    • What is the role of mitosis in asexual reproduction?
      It produces identical offspring from a single parent
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