Cell Cycle/Mitosis Review

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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 (G1, S, G2) and mitosis.

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What happens during mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an exact copy of the parent cell's chromosomes.

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What are the stages of the cell cycle?

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The stages of the cell cycle include G1 (cell growth), S (DNA synthesis), G2 (preparation for mitosis), and M (mitosis).

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What is the role of the G1 phase?

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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 occurs during the S phase?

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During the S phase, DNA is replicated, resulting in two identical sets of chromosomes.

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What is the G2 phase responsible for?

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The G2 phase is the second growth phase where the cell prepares for mitosis by producing proteins and organelles.

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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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How many chromosomes do daughter cells have after mitosis?

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Daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell; if the parent cell has 22 chromosomes, each daughter cell will also have 22.

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What is differentiation in biology?

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Differentiation is the process by which unspecialized cells develop into specialized cells with distinct functions.

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What is the difference between embryonic and adult stem cells?

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Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into more cell types than adult stem cells, which are limited to specific lineages.