Cell cycle Nov 20.21 DO NOW

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What is the division of DNA called?

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Mitosis

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List the stages of the cell cycle in the correct order.

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Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis

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What is NOT occurring during interphase?

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Two new cells are made.

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In which phase does the cell spend most of its life?

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Interphase

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Why is it important to replicate DNA before cell division?

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In order for genetic information to be transferred into daughter cells.

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What is interphase?

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The phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows and DNA is replicated.

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What are the three main stages of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis.

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What happens during mitosis?

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The cell's nucleus divides, resulting in two nuclei.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process where the cytoplasm of a parent cell divides into two daughter cells.

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What is the role of centrioles during cell division?

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They help organize the mitotic spindle.