2.5 Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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What are the three stages of the cell cycle?

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The three stages are interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis.

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What happens during interphase?

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The cell grows, carries out normal functions, and copies its DNA.

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Why is interphase not a resting stage?

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Because the cell is active, growing, and preparing for division.

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What happens to DNA during interphase?

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The DNA is copied so there are two identical strands.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the division of the contents of the nucleus.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm and the rest of the cell.

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What are daughter cells?

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Daughter cells are two identical cells made from one parent cell.

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What are the four phases of mitosis?

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The four phases are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What happens in prophase?

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Chromosomes become visible and the nuclear membrane dissolves.

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a structure made of coiled DNA that becomes visible during mitosis.