Cell Cycle Flashcard

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What is the division of the cytoplasm resulting in two daughter cells called?

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Cytokinesis

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What is the process of nuclear division consisting of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase?

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Mitosis

Front

Describe the stages of the cell cycle.

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The cell cycle includes Interphase (G1, S, G2), Mitosis (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase), and Cytokinesis, each stage ensuring accurate cell division and genetic material distribution.

Front

What is the longest phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for division?

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Interphase

Front

What are the three main stages of Interphase?

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G1 phase (cell growth), S phase (DNA synthesis), G2 phase (preparation for mitosis).

Front

What occurs during prophase in mitosis?

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Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What happens during metaphase in mitosis?

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

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What is anaphase in mitosis?

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

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What occurs during telophase in mitosis?

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Chromatids reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and chromosomes begin to de-condense.

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What is the significance of cytokinesis?

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It completes cell division by physically separating the cytoplasm and organelles into two daughter cells.