Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is a series of events that a cell goes through as it grows and divides, including phases such as interphase and mitosis.

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What occurs during the M phase of the cell cycle?

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During the M phase, mitosis and cytokinesis occur, leading to the division of the cell's nucleus and cytoplasm.

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What is the longest stage of the cell cycle?

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The longest stage of the cell cycle is Interphase, where the cell grows and prepares for division.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin 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, preparing for separation.

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What occurs during anaphase?

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

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What is telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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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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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell spends most of its time, growing and replicating its DNA.

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What are the phases of the cell cycle?

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The phases of the cell cycle include Interphase (G1, S, G2) and the M phase (mitosis and cytokinesis).