Cell Cycle-Mitosis

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of phases that a cell goes through to divide and produce new cells, including interphase and mitotic phases.

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What happens during interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and 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 from a single parent cell.

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What are the main stages of mitosis?

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

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Why is prophase important in mitosis?

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Prophase is important because it is when the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, ensuring that each daughter cell will receive an identical set of chromosomes.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.

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What happens during anaphase?

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During anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell, ensuring each daughter cell will have the same genetic material.

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What is telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell prepares to divide.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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