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Although errors made in the process of the copying of the cell's DNA during the prophase do occasianally occur and may result in [[mutations]]. | Although errors made in the process of the copying of the cell's DNA during the prophase do occasianally occur and may result in [[mutations]]. | ||
Mitosis makes up the "M-phase" of the [[cell cycle]], and is comprised of the following stages: | Mitosis makes up the "M-phase" of the [[cell cycle]], and is comprised of the following stages: | ||
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===Prophase=== | ===Prophase=== | ||
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The duplication of a cell's chromosomes to allow daughter cells to receive the exact genetic makeup of the parent cell. [1] Although errors made in the process of the copying of the cell's DNA during the prophase do occasianally occur and may result in mutations. Mitosis makes up the "M-phase" of the cell cycle, and is comprised of the following stages:
Prophase
Prometaphase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
Cytokinesis
See also
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Biology. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998