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 are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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The main phases of the cell cycle are Interphase (G1, S, G2) and M phase (Mitosis and Cytokinesis).

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What happens during Interphase?

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During Interphase, the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for division. It consists of G1, S, and G2 phases.

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division where one cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells.

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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 spindle fibers begin to form.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What occurs during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, the spindle fibers pull the sister chromatids apart to opposite poles 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 re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?

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The longest phase of the cell cycle is Interphase.