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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of phases that a cell goes through from its formation to its division into two daughter cells. It includes Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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The main phases of the cell cycle are Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What happens during Interphase?

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During Interphase, the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis. It consists of G1, S, and G2 phases.

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division where one cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes.

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List the phases of Mitosis in order.

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The phases of Mitosis in order are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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During Prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the spindle apparatus begins to form.

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What happens during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes line up along the equatorial plane of the cell, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the phase of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of the cell cycle where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.