Cell Cycle Review

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What happens during metaphase?

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DNA lines up in the middle of the cell and DNA attaches to spindle fibers.

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When is DNA replicated during the cell cycle?

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During the S phase.

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What occurs during prophase?

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DNA condenses into chromosomes, centrioles and spindle fibers appear.

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What is chromatin?

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Chromatin is the material that makes up chromosomes, consisting of DNA and proteins.

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During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend the most time?

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Interphase.

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What is the role of spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers help separate chromosomes during cell division.

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What are centrioles?

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Centrioles are cylindrical structures that help in the formation of spindle fibers during cell division.

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What is the difference between chromatids and chromosomes?

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Chromatids are identical halves of a duplicated chromosome, while chromosomes are the structures that carry genetic information.

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What is cytokinesis?

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

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What occurs during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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