Understanding Mitosis and Cell Cycle

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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 mitosis.

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What happens during interphase?

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During interphase, the cell grows, replicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What are the three main stages of interphase?

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The three main stages of interphase are 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 identical daughter cells.

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What are the four phases of mitosis?

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

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What occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What happens during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes line up at the cell's equator, and spindle fibers attach to their centromeres.

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What is anaphase?

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Anaphase is the phase where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell.

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What occurs during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope reforms, and the cell prepares to divide.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.