The Cell Cycle

Front

What is the main purpose of cell division?

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To replace cells that have died.

Front

Which type of cells divide more often, skin cells or liver cells?

Back

Skin cells divide more often than liver cells.

Front

During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend most of its time?

Back

Interphase.

Front

What is the process of cell division that forms two nuclei?

Back

Mitosis.

Front

What does the term 'cell cycle' refer to?

Back

The repetition of growth, DNA duplication, and cell division in eukaryotic cells.

Front

What are the main stages of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

Front

What happens during Interphase?

Back

The cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for division.

Front

What is the significance of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?

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It is the first growth phase where the cell grows and synthesizes proteins.

Front

What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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

Front

What is the role of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?

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The cell continues to grow and prepares for mitosis.