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What is the primary function of mitosis in multicellular organisms?
What is the primary function of mitosis in multicellular organisms?
Which stage of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?
Which stage of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?
What is the result of mitosis in terms of the number of chromosomes in the daughter cells?
What is the result of mitosis in terms of the number of chromosomes in the daughter cells?
Which of the following occurs during cytokinesis in plant cells?
Which of the following occurs during cytokinesis in plant cells?
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What is the process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells?
What is the process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells?
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During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes line up at the center of the cell?
During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes line up at the center of the cell?
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Study Notes
Cell Division
Overview
- Cell division is the process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells
- It is essential for growth, repair, and reproduction in living organisms
- There are two main types of cell division: mitosis and meiosis
Mitosis
- Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell
- It consists of four stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase
- During mitosis, the replicated DNA is divided equally between the two daughter cells
- Mitosis occurs in somatic cells (non-reproductive cells)
Stages of Mitosis
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Prophase
- Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes
- Nuclear envelope breaks down
- Centrioles move to opposite poles of the cell
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Metaphase
- Chromosomes line up at the center of the cell
- Each chromosome is attached to a spindle fiber
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Anaphase
- Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles
- Spindle fibers contract, pulling the sister chromatids apart
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Telophase
- Nuclear envelope reforms around each set of chromosomes
- Chromosomes uncoil to form chromatin
Cytokinesis
- Cytokinesis is the process of cytoplasmic division that occurs after mitosis
- In animal cells, cytokinesis occurs through cleavage
- In plant cells, cytokinesis occurs through the formation of a cell plate
Importance of Mitosis
- Allows for growth and repair of tissues
- Enables the replacement of damaged or dead cells
- Essential for the development and maintenance of multicellular organisms
Cell Division
- Cell division is crucial for growth, repair, and reproduction in living organisms
- There are two main types of cell division: mitosis and meiosis
Mitosis
- Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell
- It occurs in somatic cells (non-reproductive cells)
- Mitosis consists of four stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase
Stages of Mitosis
Prophase
- Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes
- Nuclear envelope breaks down
- Centrioles move to opposite poles of the cell
Metaphase
- Chromosomes line up at the center of the cell
- Each chromosome is attached to a spindle fiber
Anaphase
- Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles
- Spindle fibers contract, pulling the sister chromatids apart
Telophase
- Nuclear envelope reforms around each set of chromosomes
- Chromosomes uncoil to form chromatin
Cytokinesis
- Cytokinesis is the process of cytoplasmic division that occurs after mitosis
- In animal cells, cytokinesis occurs through cleavage
- In plant cells, cytokinesis occurs through the formation of a cell plate
Importance of Mitosis
- Allows for growth and repair of tissues
- Enables the replacement of damaged or dead cells
- Essential for the development and maintenance of multicellular organisms
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Learn about the fundamentals of cell division, including its importance and the two main types: mitosis and meiosis. Understand the stages of mitosis and its significance in living organisms.
