Cell Cycle

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What is the cell cycle?

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The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication of its DNA to produce two daughter cells.

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What phase of the cell cycle results in the splitting of the new cells?

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Cytokinesis.

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What is the longest phase in mitosis?

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Prophase.

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What phase comes after metaphase in mitosis?

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Anaphase.

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What is interphase?

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The phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication.

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What occurs during telophase?

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The chromosomes begin to de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What is the role of mitosis?

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To ensure that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.

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What is the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis?

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Mitosis is the process of nuclear division, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm.

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What happens during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is the purpose of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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To ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase and to prevent errors.