Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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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 from its formation until it divides into two daughter cells.

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What is Interphase?

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Interphase is the period of the cell cycle where cells grow and perform their normal functions, preparing for mitosis.

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What occurs during Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division where one cell divides to form two identical daughter nuclei.

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What is a Centromere?

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The centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together.

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How many chromosomes do daughter cells have after mitosis in a diploid cell?

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Daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell; in humans, this is 46 chromosomes.

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What happens during Anaphase?

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

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What is Metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes line up along the equatorial plane of the cell.

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What is Prophase?

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Prophase is the first stage of mitosis where chromosomes condense and become visible, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm of the parent cell divides to form two separate daughter cells.

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What is the difference between diploid and haploid cells?

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Diploid cells contain two sets of chromosomes (2n), while haploid cells contain one set of chromosomes (n).