Cell cycle, mitosis, and cancer

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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 and mitosis.

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What happens during interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, involving stages such as prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information; it is visible during cell division.

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What is a chromatid?

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A chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome, joined to the other half by a centromere.

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What is prophase?

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Prophase is the first stage of mitosis where chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nucleolus disappears, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What is metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where 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 is telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear membrane reforms, and the cell prepares to divide.

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What is cancer?

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Cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell division, leading to the formation of abnormal cells.