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 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 Mitotic Phase (Mitosis and Cytokinesis).

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What happens during the G1 phase?

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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 copies of each chromosome.

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What is the G2 phase?

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The G2 phase is the final stage of interphase where the cell prepares for mitosis by producing proteins and organelles.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division where one cell divides to form two 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 daughter cells.

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What are sister chromatids?

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Sister chromatids are identical copies of a chromosome, joined together at the centromere.

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What is a centromere?

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A centromere is the region of a chromosome where sister chromatids are joined together.

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What is the purpose of DNA replication?

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The purpose of DNA replication is to ensure that each new cell receives an exact copy of the DNA.