cell cycle and mitosis

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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 Mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase) followed by Cytokinesis.

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What happens during Interphase?

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Interphase is the longest stage of the cell cycle where the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, involving stages: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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During Prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the mitotic spindle begins to form.

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What is Metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What happens during Anaphase?

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In Anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell by the spindle fibers.

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What is Telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell prepares to divide.

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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 daughter cells.

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How many stages are in mitosis?

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There are four stages in mitosis: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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