Cell Division

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What are tumors?

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Tumors are masses of cells that form when cancer cells divide uncontrollably.

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What is the role of cyclins in the cell cycle?

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Cyclins are proteins that regulate the progression of the cell cycle.

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During which phase does mitosis occur?

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Mitosis occurs during the M phase of the cell cycle.

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What happens during interphase?

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During interphase, the cell grows and prepares for mitosis.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells.

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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.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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The main phases are G1 phase, S phase, G2 phase, and M phase.

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What occurs during the G1 phase?

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During the G1 phase, the cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.

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What occurs during the S phase?

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

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What occurs during the G2 phase?

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During the G2 phase, the cell continues to grow and prepares for mitosis.