Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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What is the purpose of cell division in organisms?

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Cell division is necessary for growth, repair of damaged cells, and replacement of dying cells.

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What happens during Telophase?

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The nuclear membrane reforms around the new daughter cells, and the cytoplasm begins to 'pinch' in.

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What is the G0 phase of the cell cycle?

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The G0 phase is known as the rest phase when cells are not growing or preparing to divide.

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What does the cell cycle allow an organism to do?

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The cell cycle allows an organism to grow, develop, and repair.

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In which phase does the cell spend 90% of its life?

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The cell spends 90% of its life in Interphase.

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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 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 Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in 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 is the role of the spindle fibers during Mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during Mitosis.