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 is this cell in if the chromosomes are being pulled apart into sister chromatids?

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Anaphase

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Which part of the Cell Cycle takes the longest?

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Interphase

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What is the longest phase in MITOSIS?

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Prophase

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What happens during Interphase?

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The cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What is Mitosis?

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A process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

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What are the main stages of Mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers form.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plate.

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What occurs during Telophase?

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Chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell prepares to divide.