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 are Interphase (G1, S, G2) and the Mitotic phase (M phase, which includes mitosis and cytokinesis).

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What happens 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 mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of nuclear division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What is the first phase of mitosis?

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

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What occurs 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 happens in Anaphase?

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In Anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell by the spindle fibers.

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What is Telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense, 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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How many chromosomes do fruit fly body cells have?

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Fruit fly body cells have 8 chromosomes.