Mitosis
Mitosis explained in an easy to understand way:
Imagine trying to evenly split a big pizza between two friends, ensuring each gets the same types and amounts of toppings. This process is similar to mitosis, where a cell divides its nucleus so each new cell receives an identical set of genetic material. Just like carefully dividing the pizza to ensure fairness, mitosis involves the precise duplication and separation of chromosomes so each new cell is perfectly equipped, maintaining balance and function.
Practice Version
Mitosis: The stage of the cell cycle during which the nucleus divides mitosis. Mitosis is when a single cell divides to form two identical cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.