Cell Cycle Mitosis

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication (replication). It consists of interphase and the 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, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis. It consists of G1 (cell growth), S (DNA synthesis), and G2 (preparation for mitosis).

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What happens during the G1 phase of Interphase?

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During the G1 phase, the cell grows and performs its normal functions, and organelles are duplicated.

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What happens during the S phase of Interphase?

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During the S phase, DNA replication occurs, resulting in two identical sets of chromosomes.

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What happens during the G2 phase of Interphase?

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During the G2 phase, the cell continues to grow and prepares for mitosis by producing proteins and organelles needed for cell division.

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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 from a single parent cell.

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What are the stages of mitosis?

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The stages of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What occurs 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 occurs during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes line up at the cell's equatorial plane and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.