Cell Cycle

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What is the cell cycle?

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

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What occurs during interphase?

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During interphase, the cell grows, duplicates its organelles, and replicates its DNA in preparation for mitosis.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What are the phases of mitosis?

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The phases of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What happens during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What happens during anaphase?

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

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What happens during telophase?

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During telophase, 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 final stage of the cell cycle where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is the significance of the G1 phase in interphase?

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