Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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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 and mitotic phase.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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

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What occurs during Interphase?

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Interphase is the longest phase where the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What happens during Prophase?

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

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What is Metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage where chromosomes line up at the cell's equatorial plane and attach to spindle fibers.

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What occurs during Anaphase?

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

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What is Telophase?

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Telophase is the phase where the nuclear membrane reforms around each set of chromosomes, which begin to de-condense.

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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 daughter cells.

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What is cancer in relation to the cell cycle?

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Cancer is the uncontrolled division of mutated cells that bypass normal regulatory mechanisms of the cell cycle.

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What is the G1 phase?

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The G1 phase is the first sub-phase of Interphase where the cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.