2.3 Cell Cycle and Cancer

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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 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 nuclear division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate cells after mitosis.

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What is the role of the centrioles during cell division?

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Centrioles help organize the spindle fibers that separate chromosomes during mitosis.

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What is a cell plate?

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A cell plate is a structure that forms during cytokinesis in plant cells, leading to the separation of the two daughter cells.

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What is a cleavage furrow?

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A cleavage furrow is an indentation that forms in the cell membrane during cytokinesis in animal cells.

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What is cancer?

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Cancer is the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body.

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What causes cancer at the cellular level?

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Cancer can be caused by mutations in genes that regulate cell growth and division.