Mitosis

Question 1

What is mitosis

Answer 1

when a cell divides to form two identical daughter cells.

Question 2

What is mitosis used for

Answer 2

Growth (like when yuh getting taller)

Repair (healing cuts)

Asexual reproduction (like in bacteria or some plants)

Replacement (dead skin, red blood cells, etc.)

Question 3

What is Interphase

Answer 3

Cell preparing to divide

DNA replicates (doubles)

Organelles also double

Cell grows

Question 4

What is the abbreviation for mitosis steps

Answer 4

P-MAT

Question 5

What happens at Prophase

Answer 5

Chromosomes become visible (short and thick)

Nuclear membrane breaks down

Spindle fibres form

Question 6

What happens at Metaphase

Answer 6

Chromosomes line up in the middle (equator)

Spindle fibres attach to them

Question 7

What happens at Anaphase

Answer 7

Chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles sides

Question 8

What happens at Telophase

Answer 8

New nuclear membranes form around each set

Question 9

Cytokinesis

Answer 9

The cell fully splits in 2

Question 10

What is the final results of mitosis

Answer 10

Diploid (2n) or 2 diploid daughter cells (same DNA)

Question 11

Where does mitosis take place

Answer 11

Body cells[somatic]