Formative flashcard on the Cell Cycle(2d)

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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 mitotic phase.

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What are the main phases of the Cell Cycle?

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The main phases are Interphase (G1, S, G2) and Mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase).

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What happens during Interphase?

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During Interphase, the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for division.

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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.

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What is Prophase?

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Prophase is the first stage of mitosis where chromatin condenses into chromosomes and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is Metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes line up at the cell's equator.

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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 ends 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 and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What must be copied before a cell can divide?

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DNA must be copied before a cell can divide.

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How many chromosomes do fruit fly daughter cells have after mitosis?

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Fruit fly daughter cells have 8 chromosomes after mitosis.