The Cell Cycle & Mitosis

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What is the cell cycle?

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The repeating sequence of events where cells grow and divide.

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To allow cells to divide for growth, repair, and renewal.

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What are the main phases of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What occurs during Interphase?

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

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What happens during Prophase?

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Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is Metaphase?

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The phase where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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What occurs during Anaphase?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is Telophase?

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The phase where 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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The process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.

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What is the significance of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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Checkpoints ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase, preventing errors.