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Mitosis

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Mitosis

Mitosis (type of cell division) is part of the cell cycle. During mitosis:

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Chromosomes are pulled apart

  • The two sets of chromosomes copied during the initial growth stage are pulled to opposite ends of the cell.
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Nucleus divides

  • The nucleus divides into two.
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Identical daughter chromosomes

  • Mitosis ensures that both daughter cells have the same chromosomes as each other and the parent cell.
  • This is important for processes that require identical cells to be produced.
    • For example, the growth and repair of tissues and asexual reproduction.

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1Cell Biology

1.1What's in Cells?

1.2Cell Division

1.3Transport in Cells

2Organisation

2.1Principles of Organisation

2.2Enzymes

2.3Circulatory System

2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

5Homeostasis & Response

5.1Homeostasis

5.2The Human Nervous System

5.3Hormonal Coordination in Humans

5.4Plant Hormones

6Inheritance, Variation & Evolution

7Ecology

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