Cell Cycle

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of phases that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including interphase and mitotic phase.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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The main phases of the cell cycle are Interphase (G1, S, G2) and the Mitotic phase (M phase, which includes mitosis and cytokinesis).

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What occurs during Interphase?

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During Interphase, the cell grows (G1), duplicates its DNA (S), and prepares for mitosis (G2).

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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.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final step of cell division where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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What happens during Prophase?

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

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What is a chromatid?

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A chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome, which is joined to its sister chromatid by a centromere.

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What is a centromere?

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A centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together.

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What is the role of centrioles in cell division?

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Centrioles help organize the spindle fibers that separate chromosomes during cell division.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.