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What happens during mitosis?
A eukaryotic cell undergoes a carefully coordinated nuclear division that results in the formation of two genetically identical daughter cells.
What are the 4 stages of mitosis?
Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
What is prophase?
The first stage of cell division during which the chromosomes become visible as paired chromatids and the nuclear envelope disappears.
What is metaphase?
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What is anaphase?
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What is telophase?
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Study Notes
Overview of Mitosis
- Mitosis is a eukaryotic cellular process resulting in two genetically identical daughter cells.
- It involves the coordinated division of the nucleus.
Stages of Mitosis
- Mitosis consists of four main stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
Prophase
- First stage of mitosis where chromatin condenses into visible paired chromatids.
- The nuclear envelope disintegrates, allowing the mitotic spindle to form.
Metaphase
- Second stage where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.
- Chromosomes attach to spindle fibers which are crucial for their movement.
Anaphase
- Third stage marked by the separation of chromatids as they are pulled toward opposite spindle poles.
- Ensures that each daughter cell will receive an identical set of chromosomes.
Telophase
- Final stage where chromatids reach the opposite poles of the cell.
- Two distinct nuclei form, signaling the end of nuclear division and the preparation for cell division completion.
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Explore the fascinating process of mitosis, a crucial phase in eukaryotic cell division. This quiz covers the stages of mitosis including prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, helping you understand how two genetically identical daughter cells are formed.
