Cell Cycle Flashcard

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What are the phases of the cell cycle in order?

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G1, S, G2, Mitosis, Cytokinesis.

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What occurs during the M phase of the cell cycle?

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Both nuclear and cellular division occur.

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What is Interphase?

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The stage of the cell cycle where the cell spends the majority of its life, including G1, S, and G2 phases.

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Why is DNA replication important before cell division?

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To ensure genetic information is transferred into daughter cells.

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During which stage does a cell spend most of its life?

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Interphase.

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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 is replicated, 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 cytokinesis?

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The process where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.

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What is the role of mitosis in the cell cycle?

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To ensure equal distribution of duplicated chromosomes to daughter cells.