Biology, B2.1.4 Mitosis

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What is mitosis?
Mitosis is the process of which body cells divide.
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Why does mitosis occur?
To replace worn out cells, to repair damaged tissue and to enable the organism to grow.
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How many stages does the cell cycle have?
3
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What are the stages of the cell cycle?
DNA replication, movement of chromosomes and cytokinesis
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How is DNA replicated?
1.The DNA molecule unzips forming two separate strands
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