3.24a

outline of the process of mitosis:
- the number of chromosomes in the cells nucleus is known as the 'diploid' number (abbreviated 2n)
for humans 2n = 46
for cats 2n = 38

• mitosis will make the cell divide in two, each with it's own nucleus. these cells are described as identical, daughter cells
• each of these cells has a diploid nucleus
• the cells have the same number of chromosomes as well as the same set of chromosomes
• this means that if we take a chromosome from either cell and you will find an identical chromosome

how are the copies of chromosomes made? and how to they separate?