Cell Cycle & Mitosis - Practice Flashcard

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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 G1, S, G2, and M phases.

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What happens during the G1 phase?

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During the G1 phase, the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.

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What occurs during the S phase?

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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?

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The G2 phase is the period after DNA has been replicated, where the cell 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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List the stages of mitosis in order.

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The stages of mitosis in order are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What happens 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 is metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage where chromosomes line up at the cell's equator, and spindle fibers attach to their centromeres.

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Describe anaphase.

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Anaphase is when 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 nuclear envelope reforms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.