Cell Cycle

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is a series of phases that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including interphase and the mitotic phase.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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The main phases of the cell cycle are Interphase (G1, S, G2) and the Mitotic phase (M phase).

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What happens during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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During the G1 phase, the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.

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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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During the S phase, DNA is replicated, resulting in two identical sets of chromosomes.

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What is the G2 phase?

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The G2 phase is the final phase of interphase where the cell continues to grow and prepares for mitosis.

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What is the M phase?

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The M phase is the phase of the cell cycle where cell division occurs, including mitosis and cytokinesis.

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What are the stages of mitosis?

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

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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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.

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What happens during anaphase?

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