Cell Cycle

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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 M Phase (Mitosis and Cytokinesis).

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During which part of the cell cycle does the cell divide?

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M Phase.

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What happens during Interphase?

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During Interphase, the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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The purpose of mitosis is to make two new daughter cells with the same DNA as the parent cell.

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Why do cells divide?

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Cells divide to grow, reproduce, create offspring, and repair damaged cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm of a parental cell is divided into two daughter cells.

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What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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Checkpoints are regulatory pathways that ensure the cell cycle progresses correctly and that any DNA damage is repaired before division.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plate, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.