Cell Cycle and Cancer

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What is a chromatid?

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A chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome, which is connected to another chromatid by a centromere.

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What is the role of the centromere?

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The centromere is the region of a chromosome where two sister chromatids are joined and where the spindle fibers attach during cell division.

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What is cancer?

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Cancer is the uncontrolled division of cells that leads to the formation of malignant growths.

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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, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What happens during anaphase?

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During anaphase, the sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell.

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What is an organ system?

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An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform complex functions in the body.

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What is a tissue?

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A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is a cell?

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A cell is the basic unit of life, the smallest structure that can perform all life processes.

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What is prophase?

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

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What is metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell before being separated.