Cell Cycle - Mitosis and Meiosis

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is a series of events that a cell goes through as it grows and divides.

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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, 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 division.

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process by which a cell divides its nucleus and genetic material to form two identical daughter cells.

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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, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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

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What occurs during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, 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 de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.