The Cell Cycle

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of stages that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including interphase and mitotic phase.

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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 cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process of cytoplasmic division that occurs at the end of cell division, resulting in two daughter cells.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of nuclear division in which a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter nuclei.

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What does the 'S' phase stand for in the cell cycle?

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The 'S' phase stands for 'Synthesis' phase, where DNA is replicated.

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What is the purpose of the G1 phase?

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The G1 phase is the first gap phase where the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.

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What occurs during the G2 phase?

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During the G2 phase, the cell continues to grow and prepares for mitosis.

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What is the correct order of the cell cycle?

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The correct order is G1 -> S -> G2 -> Mitosis -> Cytokinesis.

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What is the role of DNA in the cell cycle?

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DNA carries the genetic information that is replicated and passed on to daughter cells during cell division.

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What is the significance of cytokinesis in the cell cycle?

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Cytokinesis completes the cell cycle by dividing the cytoplasm and organelles into two new cells.