Mitosis

Question 1

Describe the stages of mitosis.

Answer 1

First stage:The DNA replicates to form two copies of each chromosome.
second stage:One set of chromosomes is pulled to each end of the cell.The nucleus also divides.
Final stage:The cytoplasm and the cell membrane divide to form two identical cells.

Question 2

What is mitosis?

Answer 2

The stage of the cell cycle when the cell divides is called mitosis.

Question 3

Why do cells divide?

Answer 3

Because we need to grow and so that the cells can recreate copies of themselves.

Question 4

Why is mitosis so important for our body?

Answer 4

Because it plays a big role in our growth and is also important for the development of our body.

Question 5

What are chromosomes?

Answer 5

Chromosomes are coiled up lengths of DNA molecule.

Question 6

How many pairs of chromosomes are in a nucleus?

Answer 6

There are 46 chromosomes but 23 PAIRS of chromosomes in each cell.