The Cell Cycle and Mitosis Review (1st) - Duncan

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a structure made of DNA and protein that contains genetic information.

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What is the result of uncontrolled cell division?

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A tumor is a mass of cells created when the cell cycle is not regulated.

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What phase of mitosis do spindle fibers appear?

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Spindle fibers appear in prophase.

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What happens during anaphase?

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Centrioles pull the chromosomes apart towards the opposite sides of the cell.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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Spindle fibers attach and centrioles line chromosomes in the center of the cell.

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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 interphase (G1, S, G2) and mitotic phase (mitosis and cytokinesis).

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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 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 is the role of spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers help separate chromosomes during cell division.