Cell Cycle and Cancer

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What happens during S phase of the cell cycle?

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The DNA in the cell is copied.

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Why is mitosis important for multicellular organisms?

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Mitosis produces cells that are identical to the original dividing cell.

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What is cancer?

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The uncontrolled division of cells that results in malignant growth.

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What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?

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Interphase.

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What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

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To create new daughter cells.

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What are the main stages 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, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for division.

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What is mitosis?

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The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The division of the cytoplasm to form two separate daughter cells.

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What role do checkpoints play in the cell cycle?

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Checkpoints ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase.