Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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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 are Interphase (G1, S, G2) and Mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase).

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What happens during Interphase?

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Interphase is the phase where the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What is mitosis?

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

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What occurs during Prophase?

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During Prophase, chromosomes condense and become visible, the nuclear membrane begins to break down, and spindle fibers start to form.

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What happens during Metaphase?

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In Metaphase, chromosomes line up at the cell's equator, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the phase where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell by spindle fibers.

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What occurs during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear membrane reforms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell begins to divide.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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How many chromosomes do daughter cells have after mitosis?

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Daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.