AP Bio Insta-Review Topic 4.6: Cell Cycle

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What does mitosis divide?

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Mitosis divides the nucleus.

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Which phase is not part of interphase?

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M phase is not part of interphase.

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What does cytokinesis divide?

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Cytokinesis divides the cytoplasm.

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Can a cell undergo mitosis without cytokinesis?

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Yes, a cell can undergo mitosis and not cytokinesis.

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Which phase involves sister chromatids pairing?

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Sister chromatids pair during prophase.

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What are the three phases of interphase?

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The three phases of interphase are G1, S, and G2.

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What occurs during the G1 phase?

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During the G1 phase, the cell grows and synthesizes proteins.

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What happens during the S phase?

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During the S phase, DNA is replicated.

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What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate sister chromatids during mitosis.

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What is the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis?

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Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm.