Cell Cycle

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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 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 (M).

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What happens during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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During the G1 phase, the cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.

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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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During the S phase, DNA is replicated, resulting in two identical sets of chromosomes.

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What is the G2 phase responsible for?

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The G2 phase is responsible for further cell growth and preparation for mitosis, including the synthesis of proteins required for cell division.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final step of cell division where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell spends most of its time, preparing for division by growing and replicating its DNA.

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What is the purpose of the GO phase?

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The GO phase is a resting state where cells exit the cycle and can remain metabolically active without dividing.

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What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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Checkpoints are control mechanisms that ensure the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase, preventing errors in cell division.