Cell Division

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What are the two main stages of cell division?

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Mitosis and cytokinesis.

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What is the S phase in the cell cycle?

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The S phase is the part of the cell cycle where DNA is replicated.

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What happens to a cell's DNA during the S phase?

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The cell's DNA is replicated, resulting in two identical copies.

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What is cancer in terms of cell division?

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Cancer is a disorder where some cells lose the ability to control their growth rate.

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What occurs during mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells.

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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 prepares for division, including DNA replication.

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What is the role of spindle fibers during cell division?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during mitosis.

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What happens to the cell's volume when it divides?

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The cell's volume decreases as it divides into two smaller daughter cells.

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Why is it important for each daughter cell to receive a copy of the parent cell's DNA?

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It ensures that each daughter cell has the necessary genetic information to function properly.