cell cycle and mitosis

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What are the stages of mitosis?

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The stages of mitosis are: 1) Prophase, 2) Metaphase, 3) Anaphase, 4) Telophase.

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What occurs during the M phase of the cell cycle?

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During the M phase, mitosis and cytokinesis occur, resulting in the division of the cell's nucleus and cytoplasm.

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What is the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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The G1 phase is the first stage of interphase where the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.

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What is the longest stage of the cell cycle?

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The longest stage of the cell cycle is Interphase.

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What happens during Prophase?

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During Prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the spindle apparatus begins to form.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.

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What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.

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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 occurs during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is the S phase of the cell cycle?

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The S phase is the part of interphase where DNA is replicated, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.