Cell Cycle

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is a series of stages that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including interphase and the mitotic phase.

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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 (G1, S, G2) and the M phase (Mitosis and Cytokinesis).

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What occurs during Interphase?

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During Interphase, the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What is M phase?

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M phase is the part of the cell cycle where mitosis and cytokinesis occur, resulting in cell division.

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What happens during Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells, involving stages like prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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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 cells.

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What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?

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Interphase is the longest phase of the cell cycle, where the cell spends most of its time.

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What happens 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 happens during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.