The Cell Cycle

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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 to grow and divide, including interphase and mitotic phase.

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What happens during interphase?

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Interphase is the phase where the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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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, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What are the main stages of mitosis?

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The main stages of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, the chromosomes condense, 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 where chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell and attach to spindle fibers.

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Why is anaphase important?

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Anaphase ensures that each new cell has one copy of every chromosome by pulling chromosome copies to opposite sides of the cell.

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What happens during telophase?

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During telophase, two new nuclei form around the separated chromosomes, and the cell begins to pinch in preparation for division.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process where the cell membrane pinches to create two new identical cells after mitosis.

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What is the result of mitosis?

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Mitosis results in the formation of two identical cells with all of the original chromosomes.