Mitosis

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What occurs during interphase?

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The cell replicates its DNA.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The sequence of stages of growth and division that a cell undergoes.

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What is the process called where one cell forms two identical daughter cells?

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Cell division (mitosis).

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How many phases are there in mitosis?

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4 phases.

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What stage does the cell enter after interphase?

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Mitosis.

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What are the main phases of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What is the role of DNA replication in the cell cycle?

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

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What happens during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What is the significance of anaphase?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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