Cell Division

Front

What is the process of cell division called?

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Mitosis

Front

What are the main phases of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Front

During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

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S phase

Front

What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell that surrounds organelles?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What is the role of cyclins in the cell cycle?

Back

Cyclins help regulate the cell cycle and control the timing of cell division.

Front

What type of cells form a cell plate during mitosis?

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Plant Cells

Front

What is the phase of mitosis where chromosomes align in the center of the cell?

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Metaphase

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

Cytokinesis is the process where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.

Front

What happens during prophase?

Back

During prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

Front

What is the significance of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?

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The G2 phase is when the cell prepares for mitosis by producing necessary proteins and organelles.