Cell Cycle

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What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

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To create new daughter cells.

Front

During which part of the cell cycle is DNA copied?

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S phase.

Front

During which parts of the cell cycle does the cell grow?

Back

G1 and G2.

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

The process where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.

Front

What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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Interphase (G1, S, G2) and M phase (mitosis and cytokinesis).

Front

What occurs during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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The cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.

Front

What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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DNA replication occurs, resulting in two sister chromatids for each chromosome.

Front

What occurs during the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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The cell continues to grow and prepares for mitosis.

Front

What is the M phase of the cell cycle?

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The phase where mitosis and cytokinesis occur, leading to cell division.

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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.