Cell Cycle

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication (replication). It consists of interphase and the mitotic phase.

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What are the main 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 (Mitosis and Cytokinesis).

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What happens during Interphase?

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During Interphase, the cell grows, DNA is replicated, and the cell prepares for mitosis.

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What is the S phase of the cell cycle?

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The S phase (Synthesis phase) is the part of Interphase where DNA replication occurs, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division where one cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells.

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What are the stages of Mitosis?

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The stages of Mitosis are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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

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What happens during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage of Mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.