Overview
Mitosis is a fundamental biological process that allows a single cell to divide into two identical daughter cells, ensuring genetic consistency. It consists of several phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, each playing a crucial role in the orderly distribution of chromosomes. Unders...
Key Terms
Example: Mitosis is essential for growth and tissue repair.
Example: Humans have 46 chromosomes in each cell.
Example: During prophase, the nuclear envelope begins to break down.
Example: In metaphase, spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of chromosomes.
Example: Anaphase ensures each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.
Example: During telophase, the nuclear envelope reforms around each set of chromosomes.
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Key Concepts
cell divisionchromosome replicationphases of mitosisgenetic consistency