Cell Cycle and 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 are Interphase (G1, S, G2) and M phase (Mitosis and Cytokinesis).

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What happens during Interphase?

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During Interphase, 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.

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What occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear membrane breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What is the significance of metaphase?

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In metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, ensuring that each daughter cell will receive an identical set of chromosomes.

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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 by spindle fibers.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is chromatin?

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Chromatin is the relaxed form of DNA found in the nucleus during interphase.

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What is the G1 phase?

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The G1 phase is the first stage of interphase where the cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.