Cell Cycle

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What are the parts of a nucleotide?

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1) Phosphate 2) Deoxyribose Sugar 3) Nitrogen Base

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What occurs during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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The cell grows and develops.

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What is the process of programmed cell death called?

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Apoptosis

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What happens to chromosomes during metaphase of mitosis?

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Chromosomes line up along the equator of the cell.

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What are stem cells?

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Undifferentiated cells that can become specialized cells after receiving a chemical signal.

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

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DNA replication occurs, resulting in two identical sets of chromosomes.

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What is the function of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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They separate chromosomes to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is the significance of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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They ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase, preventing errors.

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What occurs during the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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The cell prepares for mitosis by producing proteins and organelles.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces four genetically diverse gametes.