Cell Cycle/Mitosis Practice

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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 stages of the cell cycle?

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The main stages are Interphase (G1, S, G2) and Mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase) followed by Cytokinesis.

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What happens during interphase?

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Interphase is the phase where the cell grows, performs its normal functions, and prepares for division. It includes G1 (growth), S (DNA synthesis), and G2 (preparation for mitosis).

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What occurs during the S phase of interphase?

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

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What is prophase?

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Prophase is the first stage of mitosis where chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, 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 chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell prepares to divide.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two daughter cells.

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What are chromatids?

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Chromatids are the two identical halves of a duplicated chromosome, joined together at the centromere.