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what is mitosis
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mitosis is a form of cellular division that allows our body to grow to maturity and replace damaged or worn out cells.
2
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what are the 5 phases of mitosis?
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interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase.
3
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what is the longest and shortest phases of mitosis?
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longest phase is prophase
shortest phase is anaphase
4
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what happens during prophase?
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nuclea membrane dissolves and the chromatin condenses and becomes visible.
5
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what is a cell?
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it is the smallest entity that can perform the function.
it is comprised of organelles and cytoplasm
6
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what is a chromosome?
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a chromosome is formed by dna and is found in the nucleus
it organises the structure of dna and proteins in the cell.
Nur111 2017
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