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what is mitosis required for
growth - produces new cells
repair - to replace damaged or dead cells
asexual reproduction
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what stages of mitosis
interphase
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
cytokinesis
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what happens in interphase
the DNA in the nucleus copies its exactly
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what happens in prophase
DNA condenses, chromosomes become visible
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what happens in metaphase
chromosomes line up in the middle
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what happens in anaphase
fibres split the chromosomes down the centre and pull apart
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what happens in telophase
new membranes forms
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what is cancer caused by
mutations in the DNA that lead to uncontrolled cell division
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what are types of tumours
benign and malignant
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what are benign tumours
growths of abnormal cells which are contained in one area
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what are malignant tumour
the cells of these tumours invade neighbouring tissues and spread to different parts of the body
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