Mitosis the Way Cells Divide
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Objective
I can explain the process of mitosis and its role in cell reproduction and organism growth.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Mitosis is the process by which body cells make new body cells, essential for repairing damage and organism growth.
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Before mitosis, during interphase, DNA replication occurs, preparing the cell with replicated chromosomes, each made of two sister chromatids.
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During metaphase, chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell, and in anaphase, sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles.
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Practice
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What is one primary function of mitosis in the human body, as described in the video?
Explain the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis.
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Exit ticket
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“Explain the process of mitosis by describing the key events that occur during each of the four major phases (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase). In your explanation, include what happens to the chromosomes. Then, describe two specific roles that mitosis plays in the human body.”
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