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What are the three main phases of interphase?

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G1 (Gap 1), S (Synthesis), G2 (Gap 2)

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What is the purpose of the S phase in the cell cycle?

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DNA replication occurs, resulting in two identical sets of chromosomes.

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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 cytokinesis?

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The process where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells after mitosis.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes and pull them to opposite poles of the cell.

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Define anaphase.

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The phase of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

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What occurs during telophase?

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Chromosomes de-condense back into chromatin, nuclear envelopes reform around each set of chromosomes.

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What is the significance of the G1 phase?

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The cell grows and prepares for DNA replication, checking for any damage to DNA.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What are chromatids?

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Identical halves of a duplicated chromosome, joined together at the centromere.