Mitosis: The Amazing Cell Process that Uses Division to Multiply! (Updated)

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Mitosis

A type of cell division done by most body cells, crucial for growth and repair.

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Interphase

The phase in the cell cycle where cells spend most of their time growing, replicating DNA, and carrying out daily functions.

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Chromosomes

Condensed units of DNA and protein that hold genetic information; humans typically have 46 chromosomes.

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Cytokinesis

The process that completes cell division by splitting the cytoplasm into two separate cells.

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Cancer

Uncontrolled cell growth, resulting from uncontrolled mitosis.

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Sister chromatids

The duplicated chromosomes that are still attached at the centromere during cell division.

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PMAT

An acronym to remember the stages of mitosis: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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Prophase

The first stage of mitosis where chromosomes condense and the nucleus begins to disassemble.

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Metaphase

The stage of mitosis where chromosomes align in the middle of the cell.

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Anaphase

The stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell.

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Telophase

The final stage of mitosis where new nuclei form around the separated chromosomes.