06 Cell Cycle and Mitosis Notes Bank

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What happens during interphase?

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Cell growth, DNA replication, and preparation for cell division.

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What stage of mitosis is characterized by chromosomes lining up in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells after mitosis.

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What is the purpose of a checkpoint in the cell cycle?

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To check for any errors before the cell proceeds to the next phase.

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What are the characteristics of cancer cells?

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Uncontrolled growth, invasion, metastasis, and evasion of the immune system.

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What occurs during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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Define mitosis.

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The process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

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What is the role of DNA replication in the cell cycle?

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To ensure that each daughter cell receives an exact copy of the parent cell's DNA.

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What happens during anaphase?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is the significance of telophase?

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The final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense and the nuclear envelope re-forms.