cell cycle and mitosis

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is a series of events that a cell goes through as it grows and divides.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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The main phases of the cell cycle are G1, S, G2, and M.

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What happens during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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During the G1 phase, the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.

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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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During the S phase, DNA is replicated, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.

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What is the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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The G2 phase is the period after DNA replication where the cell prepares for mitosis.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

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What are the stages of mitosis?

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The stages of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What happens during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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How many chromosomes do fruit fly body cells have?

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Fruit fly body cells have 8 chromosomes.

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What is the result of mitosis in terms of chromosome number?

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After mitosis, each daughter cell has the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.