Flashcard (Unit 4, Topic 2)

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What are the three stages of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis

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During which phase of mitosis does the nucleus dissolve and chromosomes become visible?

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Prophase

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What do cells check for at each checkpoint during the cell cycle?

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Damage, mutations, and proper internal conditions

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What is the outcome when a cell undergoes irreparable damage?

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The cell undergoes programmed cell death.

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Why is it important for organisms to make more cells?

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To repair damaged tissues.

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What is Interphase?

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The phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication.

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What occurs during Mitosis?

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The process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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The final stage of the cell cycle where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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What happens during Prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope breaks down.

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What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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To ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase and to prevent errors.