Cell Division

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication. It includes phases such as interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis.

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the longest phase of the cell cycle where 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 genetically identical daughter cells, involving phases such as prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What is the nucleus?

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The nucleus is the membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and serves as the control center of the cell.

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What is a centromere?

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The centromere is the point on a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are held together.

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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 is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What are spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers are structures that help separate chromosomes during cell division by attaching to the centromeres.

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What is prophase?

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Prophase is the first phase of mitosis where chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.