Cell Cycle & Mitosis

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What percentage of the cell cycle do cells spend in interphase?

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90% of the cell cycle is spent in interphase.

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What is the first phase of the cell cycle?

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Interphase is the first phase of the cell cycle.

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What letter represents cell division?

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D represents cell division.

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Why must cells replicate?

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Cells must replicate for growth, replacement of dying cells, and repair of damaged cells.

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What are chromosomes?

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Chromosomes are DNA packaged into threadlike structures.

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What are the three main stages of the cell cycle?

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The three main stages are Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What occurs during interphase?

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During interphase, the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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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.

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What are the phases of mitosis?

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The phases of mitosis are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What happens during prophase?

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During prophase, chromosomes condense and become visible, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.