Mitosis Process Overview

Growth, repair, and asexual reproduction

Chromosomes line up along the equatorial plane, sister chromatids separate, and each daughter cell receives a copy of every chromosome.

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<p>Genetically identical and same functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provides new cells to replace dead or damaged cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provides new cells for growth in multicellular organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mitosis produces genetically identical daughter cells, while meiosis generates genetically unique daughter cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>During anaphase of mitosis, sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In meiosis I, homologous chromosomes pair, undergo recombination, and separate to ensure genetic variation. In meiosis II, sister chromatids separate to produce haploid daughter cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cytokinesis is essential for physically dividing the cytoplasm and forming two separate daughter cells after chromosome segregation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spindle fibers attach to chromosomes and help align them at the metaphase plate, ensuring proper segregation during anaphase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chromosome condensation helps in the efficient movement and segregation of genetic material during mitosis and meiosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In mitosis, sister chromatids separate, while in meiosis, homologous chromosomes and sister chromatids separate in different stages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chromosome segregation errors can lead to aneuploid or polyploid cells, which may have detrimental effects on the health and survival of the organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In mitosis, cytokinesis follows immediately after telophase with a cleavage furrow, while in meiosis, the cleavage is less defined and may not result in even division.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Meiosis generates genetically diverse cells by separating homologous chromosomes and sister chromatids, leading to new combinations of genetic material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chromosome segregation ensures that each daughter cell receives the correct number of chromosomes, either 2N (diploid) in mitosis or 1N (haploid) in meiosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding chromosome segregation errors is crucial as they can lead to aneuploid or polyploid cells, affecting the health and survival of the organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers