cell cycle

Front

What is the series of events a cell goes through as it grows and divides?

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Cell Cycle

Front

What stage of the cell cycle includes mitosis and cytokinesis?

Back

M phase

Front

What are the two exact copies of DNA in a chromosome called?

Back

Chromatids

Front

During which phase of the cell cycle does cell division occur?

Back

M phase

Front

What is the longest stage of the cell cycle?

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Interphase

Front

What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase, M phase (Mitosis and Cytokinesis)

Front

What occurs during Interphase?

Back

Cell growth, DNA replication, and preparation for mitosis.

Front

What is the purpose of mitosis?

Back

To ensure that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

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

Front

What is the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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The first gap phase where the cell grows and synthesizes proteins.