The Cell Cycle & 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 to grow and divide, including interphase and mitosis.

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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 Mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase).

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What occurs during Interphase?

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During Interphase, the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What happens in Prophase of mitosis?

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In Prophase, chromosomes become visible, the nuclear envelope disappears, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What is Metaphase?

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

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What occurs during Anaphase?

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

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What happens in Telophase?

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In Telophase, chromosomes uncoil into chromatin, the nuclear envelope reappears, and spindle fibers disappear.

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What is the result of mitosis?

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Mitosis results in the formation of two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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What is the significance of the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is crucial for growth, development, and tissue repair in organisms.