Cell Cycle

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What is the cell cycle?

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The regular sequence of growth and division that cells undergo.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What occurs during interphase?

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The cell grows, performs its normal functions, and replicates its DNA.

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What is mitosis?

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The part of the cell cycle where the cell divides its nucleus and genetic material.

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What are the stages of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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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 happens during metaphase?

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Chromosomes line up at the cell's equator.

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What happens during anaphase?

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

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What happens during telophase?

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Nuclear membranes reform around each set of chromosomes, which begin to de-condense.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.