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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In what phase does DNA condense to form chromosomes?

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Prophase.

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What is 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 happens during interphase?

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

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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 occurs during prophase?

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

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What is the role of spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during mitosis.

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What happens during metaphase?

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Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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What occurs during anaphase?

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

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What is telophase?

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The final phase of mitosis where chromosomes de-condense and the nuclear envelope re-forms.