Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of stages that a cell goes through to grow and divide.

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What happens during the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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During the G2 phase, the cell prepares for division by producing proteins and organelles.

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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 occurs during telophase?

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During telophase, the nuclear membrane forms around the separated chromosomes.

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What is the S phase of the cell cycle?

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The S phase is when DNA is replicated, ensuring each daughter cell has a complete set of chromosomes.

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What is anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

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What is metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.

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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 preparing for division.

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Why do cancer cells reproduce rapidly?

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Cancer cells reproduce rapidly because they spend less time in interphase.

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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.