Cell Cycle

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What is the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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The G1 phase is the first stage of interphase where the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.

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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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During the S phase, DNA is replicated, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.

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What is the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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The G2 phase is the second growth phase where the cell prepares for mitosis, ensuring all DNA is replicated and the cell is ready to divide.

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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, involving stages such as prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell spends most of its time, consisting of G1, S, and G2 phases.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, chromosomes condense and become visible, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What happens during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes align in the middle of the cell, attached to spindle fibers.

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What happens during anaphase?

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During anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell.

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What happens during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell prepares to divide.