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The Amoeba Sisters: Mitosis--The Amazing Cell Process That Uses Division to Multiply!

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Cartoon of 2 amoebas smiling and gesturing opposite one another. Title card at center reads, "Mitosis."

"The Amoeba Sisters: Mitosis--The Amazing Cell Process That Uses Division to Multiply!" iwhats an educational video exploring the critical biological process of mitosis. This topic is fundamental to understanding how cells divide and multiply, facilitating growth and repair in living organisms. The video explains the stages of mitosis' prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, using the acronym PMAT, highlighting the significance of chromosomes and DNA replication. By comparing mitosis to other cellular processes like meiosis, the video underscores its unique role in producing identical cells. Mitosis is essential for growth, healing, and maintaining cellular functions, making it a key topic for those studying biology. The relevance of understanding mitosis extends to fields like cancer research, where uncontrolled cell division poses significant challenges. This video is part of "The Amoeba Sisters" series, renowned for making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging.

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Runtime: 9 minutes 49 seconds

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    Kim S. (Royal Palm Beach, FL)
    October 25th, 2023 at 08:30 AM

    Really helpful in teaching Mitosis.