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 is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information. Chromosomes are visible during cell division.

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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 and where the spindle fibers attach during mitosis.

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List the stages of mitosis in order.

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The stages of mitosis in order are: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the spindle apparatus begins 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 of the chromosomes.

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Describe anaphase.

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Anaphase is the stage of mitosis where the centromeres split, and the sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where 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 process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, consisting of G1, S, and G2 phases.