cell cycle and mitosis

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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 and the mitotic phase.

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

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What occurs during Interphase?

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During Interphase, the cell grows (G1), duplicates its DNA (S), and prepares for mitosis (G2).

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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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List the stages of mitosis in order.

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The stages of mitosis in order are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What happens during Prophase?

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

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What is Metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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Describe Anaphase.

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Anaphase is the stage 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, chromosomes de-condense back into chromatin, 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 follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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