Cell Cycle

Front

What phase of the cell cycle involves the separation of sister chromatids?

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Anaphase

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What is the process called that ensures our body grows and repairs itself?

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The cell cycle

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What are the cells called that are produced as a result of cell division?

Back

Daughter cells

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

In which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align in the center of the cell?

Back

Metaphase

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What occurs during the first part of Interphase?

Back

Cell Growth

Front

What is the term for the entire sequence of events that a cell goes through from one division to the next?

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Cell cycle

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What are the two main stages of the cell cycle?

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Interphase and Mitotic phase (M phase)

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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To ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase and to prevent errors.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What happens during the S phase of Interphase?

Back

DNA replication occurs.

Front

What is the significance of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?

Back

It is a period of cell growth and preparation for DNA synthesis.