The Cell Cycle and Mitosis Review (6th)

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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, mitosis, and cytokinesis.

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What are the main stages of the cell cycle?

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The 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 produce two identical daughter cells.

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What are the phases of mitosis?

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The phases of mitosis are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What occurs during prophase?

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

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What happens during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What is anaphase?

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Anaphase is the phase of mitosis where 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, 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 process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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