Cell cycle

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of phases that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including interphase and mitosis.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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The main phases of the cell cycle are Interphase (G1, S, G2) and Mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase) followed by Cytokinesis.

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What happens during Interphase?

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Interphase is the phase where the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis. It consists of G1, S, and G2 phases.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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During Prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope begins to break down, and spindle fibers start to form.

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What is Metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, preparing for separation.

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What happens during Anaphase?

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In Anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell by the spindle fibers.

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What is Telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense back into chromatin, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is the G1 phase?

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

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What is the S phase?

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