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 occurs during interphase?

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Interphase consists of three phases: G1 (cell growth), S (DNA synthesis), and G2 (preparation for mitosis).

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

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What are the main phases of mitosis?

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The main phases of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, chromosomes condense, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the spindle apparatus begins to form.

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What happens during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes line up along the equatorial plane of the cell.

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What happens during anaphase?

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During anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during telophase?

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During telophase, the 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 division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is a centromere?

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A centromere is the region of a chromosome where sister chromatids are joined together.