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 (G1, S, G2) and mitotic phase (M).

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What is cancer?

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Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells, often resulting in a tumor or mass of abnormal cells.

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What are the phases of the cell cycle?

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The main phases of the cell cycle are Interphase (G1, S, G2) and the Mitotic phase (M).

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What occurs during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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During the G1 phase, the cell grows rapidly and prepares for DNA replication.

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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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During the S phase, DNA replication occurs, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.

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What occurs during the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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During the G2 phase, the cell continues to grow and checks for errors in DNA before mitosis.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final step of cell division where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, consisting of G1, S, and G2 phases.

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What is the purpose of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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Checkpoints in the cell cycle ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase, checking for DNA damage and proper growth.