The Cell Cycle

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is a series of stages that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis.

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What occurs during interphase?

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During interphase, the cell grows, replicates its DNA, and prepares for division.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of nuclear division in which a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of the cell cycle where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What are spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers are structures that help separate chromosomes during cell division.

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What is the role of centrioles in cell division?

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Centrioles help organize the spindle fibers during mitosis.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, preparing for separation.

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What happens during anaphase?

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During anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes de-condense back into chromatin, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.