Mitosis and the Cell Cycle

Describe the process of mitosis and its essential role in the growth and development of multicellular organisms, as well as in the repair of damaged tissues.
Understand that the nucleus of body cells contains pairs of chromosomes made of DNA, with human body cells containing 46 chromosomes in total.
Explain the cell cycle sequence, detailing how a cell grows, replicates its organelles (like mitochondria and ribosomes), and copies its genetic material before dividing.
Describe how, during mitosis, duplicated chromosomes are pulled to opposite sides of the cell, leading to the formation of two identical new nuclei and subsequent cell division.
Recognize that mitosis produces two genetically identical daughter cells.

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