MR a LONG EC 88 % = .5 Mitosis Cell Cycle

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication (replication). It consists of phases: interphase (G1, S, G2) and mitotic phase (M).

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What is cancer?

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Cancer is the uncontrolled growth and division of cells, which can lead to the formation of tumors and spread to other parts of the body.

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What happens during telophase/cytokinesis in plant cells?

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In plant cells, a cell plate forms during telophase/cytokinesis, which eventually develops into a new cell wall separating the two daughter cells.

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What happens during telophase/cytokinesis in animal cells?

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In animal cells, a cleavage furrow forms during telophase/cytokinesis, which pinches the cell into two daughter cells.

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What occurs during anaphase?

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During anaphase, spindle fibers shorten, pulling the sister chromatids apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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Why do cells divide through mitosis?

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Cells divide through mitosis to prevent becoming too large, to make more of the same cells, and for growth and repair of injuries.

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, consisting of G1 (growth), S (DNA synthesis), and G2 (preparation for mitosis).

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What is mitosis?

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

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What is the role of spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers are structures that help separate chromosomes during cell division by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.

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What is apoptosis?

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Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms, which helps eliminate damaged or unnecessary cells.