Cell Cycle

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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 (which includes G1, S, and G2 phases) and the Mitotic phase (which includes Mitosis and Cytokinesis).

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What occurs during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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During the G1 phase, the cell grows in size, produces RNA, and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.

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What happens 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 of the cell cycle?

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The G2 phase is the final phase of Interphase where the cell continues to grow and prepares for mitosis by producing proteins and organelles.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell.

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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 occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the mitotic spindle begins to form.

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What is metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, known as the metaphase plate.

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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 the spindle fibers.

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What is telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense back into chromatin, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.