Unit 5 flashcard 1 H

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What occurs during the S stage of interphase?

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The DNA is replicated.

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What is the primary purpose of the cell cycle?

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To create new daughter cells.

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What is the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids separate?

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Anaphase.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process of dividing the cytoplasm during cell division.

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Which phase of the cell cycle involves DNA replication?

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S phase.

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What are the main stages of the cell cycle?

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

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What happens during prophase of mitosis?

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Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis?

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Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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They help separate the sister chromatids and pull them to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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The first gap phase where the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.