Cell Cycle & Binary Fission

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What is the cell cycle?

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The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication of its DNA to produce two daughter cells.

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What happens during Step 2 of the cell cycle?

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Replication continues and the cell begins to elongate.

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What does DNA Replication mean?

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DNA copies itself.

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What is chromatin?

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When DNA is in its less coiled, 'relaxed,' state, between cell divisions.

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During which stage of the cell cycle does mitosis and cytokinesis occur?

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M phase.

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What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

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To ensure proper cell division and DNA replication.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, M phase (mitosis), and cytokinesis.

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What occurs during Interphase?

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The cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What is the S phase of the cell cycle?

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The phase where DNA replication occurs.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.