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 divide and produce new cells, consisting of Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What are the three main stages of the cell cycle?

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The three main stages of the cell cycle are Interphase, 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 where one cell divides to form two identical daughter cells.

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What are the phases of Mitosis in order?

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The phases of Mitosis in order are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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During Prophase, the chromosomes condense, 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 line up along the equatorial plane of the cell.

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What occurs during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart and move towards opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.

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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.