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Flashcards on Mitosis
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What is mitosis?
Mitosis is a process of cell division that occurs in somatic cells, resulting in the production of two genetically identical daughter cells.
What are the stages of mitosis?
The stages of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
What happens during prophase?
During prophase, the nuclear membrane disintegrates, and the chromosomes condense and become visible.
What occurs during metaphase?
During metaphase, the chromosomes line up at the center of the cell and attach to spindle fibers.
What happens during anaphase?
During anaphase, the sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell.
What occurs during telophase?
During telophase, the nuclear membrane reforms, and the chromosomes decondense, preparing for cytokinesis.
What is cytokinesis?
Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in the formation of two separate daughter cells.
Is mitosis a form of asexual reproduction?
Yes, mitosis is a form of asexual reproduction as it produces genetically identical daughter cells.
What is the purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms?
The purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms is to enable growth, repair, and tissue renewal.
What is the role of centrioles in mitosis?
Centrioles help in the formation of spindle fibers, which are essential for chromosome movement during mitosis.
Can you name any factors that can influence the rate of mitosis?
Factors that can influence the rate of mitosis include temperature, presence of growth factors, and genetic alterations.
What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?
Mitosis results in the production of two diploid daughter cells, whereas meiosis results in the production of four haploid daughter cells.
What are the consequences of abnormal mitosis?
Abnormal mitosis can lead to genetic disorders, developmental abnormalities, or an increased risk of cancer.
Is mitosis a continuous process?
No, mitosis is a cyclic process composed of distinct stages.
Are all cells capable of undergoing mitosis?
No, only somatic (body) cells undergo mitosis. Germ cells (sperm and egg cells) undergo meiosis.
What is mitosis?
Mitosis is a process of cell division that occurs in somatic cells, resulting in the production of two genetically identical daughter cells.
What are the stages of mitosis?
The stages of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
What happens during prophase?
During prophase, the nuclear membrane disintegrates, and the chromosomes condense and become visible.
What occurs during metaphase?
During metaphase, the chromosomes line up at the center of the cell and attach to spindle fibers.
What happens during anaphase?
During anaphase, the sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell.
What occurs during telophase?
During telophase, the nuclear membrane reforms, and the chromosomes decondense, preparing for cytokinesis.
What is cytokinesis?
Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in the formation of two separate daughter cells.
Is mitosis a form of asexual reproduction?
Yes, mitosis is a form of asexual reproduction as it produces genetically identical daughter cells.
What is the purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms?
The purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms is to enable growth, repair, and tissue renewal.
What is the role of centrioles in mitosis?
Centrioles help in the formation of spindle fibers, which are essential for chromosome movement during mitosis.
Can you name any factors that can influence the rate of mitosis?
Factors that can influence the rate of mitosis include temperature, presence of growth factors, and genetic alterations.
What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?
Mitosis results in the production of two diploid daughter cells, whereas meiosis results in the production of four haploid daughter cells.
What are the consequences of abnormal mitosis?
Abnormal mitosis can lead to genetic disorders, developmental abnormalities, or an increased risk of cancer.
Is mitosis a continuous process?
No, mitosis is a cyclic process composed of distinct stages.
Are all cells capable of undergoing mitosis?
No, only somatic (body) cells undergo mitosis. Germ cells (sperm and egg cells) undergo meiosis.
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