Cell Division Practice

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What is DNA replication?

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The process by which a cell makes an exact copy of its DNA, occurring during the S phase of the cell cycle.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The final stage of cell division where the cytoplasm of a parental cell is divided into two daughter cells.

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What occurs during the M phase of the cell cycle?

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Mitosis and cytokinesis take place, resulting in the division of the nucleus and the cytoplasm.

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List the stages of the cell cycle in order.

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G1, S, G2, M.

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What is interphase?

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The phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, consisting of G1, S, and G2 phases.

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What happens during prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What is the role of spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

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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.

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What is the S phase?

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The phase of the cell cycle where DNA replication occurs.

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What is G1 phase?

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The first phase of interphase where the cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.