Monday, February 25, 2019

Mitosis


What is Mitosis? Mitosis is cell division. It is where a single cell divides into two equal cells called daughter cells.
  • One cell divides once into two daughter cells
  • Main purpose is to replace worn out or bad cells.
  • Mistakes made during Mitosis can lead to changes in DNA, which can cause genetic disorders.
5 different phases of Mitosis
  • Interphase
  • Prophase
  • Metaphase
  • Anaphase 
  • Telophase
Summary: The purpose of mitosis is for the an old or worn out cell to break down into 2 equal daughter cells that each get a full set of DNA or genetic code. It only happens one time for each cell. But a problem can occur if the body take to long during mitosis If it takes too long, the cells can change their DNA which can cause genetic disorders.

Citation: Genome, Your. "What Is Mitosis?". Yourgenome.Org, 2017, https://www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-is-mitosis. Accessed 25 Feb 2019.

-Ryder Edwards
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2019 at 5:46 AM

    What would happen if there was only 4 different phases of Mitosis? Will it change the progress or stay the same?

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2019 at 6:54 PM

    What are the main steps of mitosis?

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