The 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. It consists of interphase (G1, S, G2) and mitosis.

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What happens during Interphase S?

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During Interphase S, the DNA is replicated, resulting in two identical sets of chromosomes.

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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, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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During Prophase, the nuclear membrane disappears, chromosomes condense and become visible, and the mitotic spindle begins to form.

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What is the role of the G1 phase in 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 is the role of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?

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The G2 phase is the second stage of interphase where the cell continues to grow and prepares for mitosis.

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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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How many cells are produced at the end of the cell cycle from one starting cell?

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At the end of the cell cycle, two identical cells are produced from one starting cell.

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What is the significance of the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is crucial for growth, development, and repair in multicellular organisms.

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What happens during Telophase?

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

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