CELL CYCLE VOCABULARY

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What are chromatids?

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Chromatids are two identical halves of a duplicated chromosome, joined together at the centromere.

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What is the longest phase of the Cell Cycle?

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Interphase is the longest phase of the Cell Cycle, where the cell grows and DNA is replicated.

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What are centrioles?

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Centrioles are cylindrical structures that play a role in cell division by helping to organize the mitotic spindle.

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What is DNA replication?

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DNA replication is the process by which a cell makes an exact copy of its DNA before cell division.

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What is a centromere?

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A centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is the role of mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

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What is the significance of the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is crucial for growth, development, and repair in multicellular organisms.

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What occurs during the S phase of Interphase?

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During the S phase, DNA synthesis occurs, resulting in the duplication of chromosomes.