Cell Cycle

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What phase of the cell cycle is responsible for DNA replication?

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S Phase

Front

In which phase does the cell spend the majority of its life?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the primary event that occurs during mitosis?

Back

The nucleus is divided.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What is the end result of the cell cycle?

Back

Two identical cells.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What are the main functions of the cell cycle in an organism?

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Growth, Repair, and Development (GRD).

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What are the three main stages of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

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

Back

Cell growth and preparation for DNA synthesis.

Front

What happens during the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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Preparation for mitosis, including further growth and organelle duplication.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

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

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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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.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4