Cell Division

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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 happens if a cell completes mitosis but not cytokinesis?

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The result would be a cell with two nuclei.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication (replication).

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process by which a cell divides its nucleus and genetic material to form two identical daughter cells.

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What is the role of the spindle in cell division?

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The spindle is a structure made of microtubules that helps separate chromosomes during mitosis.

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What occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, the 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 their centromeres.

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What occurs during anaphase?

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

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What occurs during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, begin to de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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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, including DNA replication.