Cell cycle

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What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

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To create new daughter cells.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What phase of the cell cycle is the longest?

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Interphase.

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What occurs during Interphase?

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The cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What are the sub-phases of Interphase?

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G1 (Gap 1), S (Synthesis), and G2 (Gap 2).

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What happens during the G1 phase?

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The cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.

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What happens during the S phase?

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DNA replication occurs, resulting in two identical sets of chromosomes.

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What happens during the G2 phase?

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The cell continues to grow and prepares for mitosis.

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What is mitosis?

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The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What are the stages of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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