mitosis

Meanings

• noun

  A process of nuclear division resulting in two identical nuclei. It is the fundamental mechanism by which cells grow and reproduce.

  - "Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in the production of two genetically identical daughter cells."
  - "During mitosis, the chromosomes condense and separate, allowing the cell to divide and form two new nuclei."

• noun

  The phase of the cell cycle in which the chromosomes are separated and the cytoplasm divides.

  - "The cell enters mitosis when it is ready to divide and produce two daughter cells."
  - "Mitosis is the stage of the cell cycle during which the chromosomes are linearly arranged in the metaphase plate."

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Synonyms

karyokinesis , karyomitosis

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Variants

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mitoses , mitosis

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'mitos' meaning 'thread' or 'filament', referring to the threads of chromatin that separate during this process.

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Trivia

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1. Mitosis was first observed and described by Walther Flemming in 1879.

2. During mitosis, the chromosomes are not only separated but also condensed, making them easier to move and divide.

3. Mitosis occurs in asexually reproducing organisms, while meiosis is involved in sexual reproduction.

4. Mitosis is an anabolic process, meaning it requires energy input to build new structures, unlike catabolic processes that break down existing structures.

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Related Concepts

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1. Meiosis: Another type of cell division, meiosis, results in the production of four genetically unique daughter cells, which is essential for sexual reproduction.

2. Mitotic spindle: A complex structure composed of microtubules that forms during mitosis and separates the chromosomes during cell division.

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Culture

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Mitosis is a fundamental biological process that has been extensively studied in various fields, including developmental biology, genetics, and cancer research. It has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and media, often symbolizing growth, renewal, and the cycle of life.

How to Memorize "mitosis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cell undergoing mitosis, with the chromosomes condensing and separating, and the cytoplasm dividing to form two identical nuclei.

2. associate
   

   - Associate mitosis with the idea of cell growth and division.
   - Think of mitosis as the process by which cells produce new copies of their DNA and divide.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MITOSIS' to remember the stages of mitosis: M – mitotic spindle fibers attach to the chromosomes, I – intranuclear spindle fibers shorten, T – tension builds and chromosomes move to the middle, O – opposite poles align, S – sister chromatids separate, I – interphase begins, and S – cytoplasm divides and splits.

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