What is mitosis?
Nuclear division that gives rise to genetically identical daughter cells.
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What is mitosis?
Nuclear division that gives rise to genetically identical daughter cells.
What happens to chromosomes before mitosis?
They are replicated exactly.
How does mitosis distribute replicated chromosomes between daughter cells?
Chromosome copies separate, so each daughter cell receives the same genetic information and chromosome number is maintained.
What four processes does mitosis enable?
Growth, repair of damaged tissues, replacement of cells, and asexual reproduction.