Cell Division and Cell Cycle

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What is the longest stage of the cell cycle?

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Interphase is the longest stage of the cell cycle, where the cell grows and prepares for division.

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List the stages of mitosis in order.

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The stages of mitosis in order are: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase.

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What happens to the number of chromosomes after mitosis?

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After mitosis, the number of chromosomes in the newly created cells is the same as the original cell.

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During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow?

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The cell grows during the G1 phase of the cell cycle.

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During which phase of the cell cycle does cell division occur?

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Cell division occurs during the M phase of the cell cycle.

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What is the purpose of the S phase in the cell cycle?

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The S phase is where DNA replication occurs, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.

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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 separate cells.

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What are the main checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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The main checkpoints are G1 checkpoint, G2 checkpoint, and M checkpoint, which ensure proper cell division.

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What is the role of cyclins in the cell cycle?

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Cyclins are proteins that regulate the progression of the cell cycle by activating cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs).

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What occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.