What is mitosis?
Mitosis is the DNA replication stage in somatic cells (non sex cells). It involves replication of DNA and ONE division of DNA to produce two genetically identical daughter cells. The stages specific to mitosis is PMAT: Prophase (DNA replicates); Metaphase (chromosomes align along the equator of the cell); Anaphase (chromosomes are separated by the chromatid) and Telophase (chromosomes move to opposite ends and nuclei is formed). The daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cell. Reasoning for cells that undergo mitosis is for replacement, repair and growth.
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