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What are the three stages of cell division?
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GPT 3.5
The three stages of cell division are:
1. Interphase: This is the stage before actual cell division occurs. During interphase, the cell prepares for division by growing in size, replicating its DNA, and carrying out normal cellular functions. Interphase can be further divided into three sub-phases: G1 (gap phase 1), S (synthesis phase), and G2 (gap phase 2).
2. Mitosis: Mitosis is the process in which the nucleus of the parent cell divides into two identical daughter nuclei. It consists of four main phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Prophase involves the condensation of chromosomes, the formation of spindle fibers, and the disintegration of the nuclear envelope. In metaphase, the chromosomes align at the equatorial plate of the cell. Anaphase is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids and their movement towards opposite poles of the cell. In telophase, the chromosomes decondense, the nuclear envelope reforms, and the cell prepares for cytokinesis.
3. Cytokinesis: Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division, wherein the cytoplasm of the parent cell divides to form two separate daughter cells. It typically occurs concurrently with the later stages of mitosis. In animal cells, a cleavage furrow forms, which deepens and eventually separates the two daughter cells. In plant cells, a cell plate forms between the daughter cells and eventually develops into a new cell wall.
1. Interphase: This is the stage before actual cell division occurs. During interphase, the cell prepares for division by growing in size, replicating its DNA, and carrying out normal cellular functions. Interphase can be further divided into three sub-phases: G1 (gap phase 1), S (synthesis phase), and G2 (gap phase 2).
2. Mitosis: Mitosis is the process in which the nucleus of the parent cell divides into two identical daughter nuclei. It consists of four main phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Prophase involves the condensation of chromosomes, the formation of spindle fibers, and the disintegration of the nuclear envelope. In metaphase, the chromosomes align at the equatorial plate of the cell. Anaphase is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids and their movement towards opposite poles of the cell. In telophase, the chromosomes decondense, the nuclear envelope reforms, and the cell prepares for cytokinesis.
3. Cytokinesis: Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division, wherein the cytoplasm of the parent cell divides to form two separate daughter cells. It typically occurs concurrently with the later stages of mitosis. In animal cells, a cleavage furrow forms, which deepens and eventually separates the two daughter cells. In plant cells, a cell plate forms between the daughter cells and eventually develops into a new cell wall.