Cell Cycle

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What is interphase in the cell cycle?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including growth and DNA replication.

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What are the three stages of interphase?

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The three stages of interphase are G1 (Gap 1), S (Synthesis), and G2 (Gap 2).

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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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During the S phase, 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 genetically identical daughter cells.

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What are the four stages of mitosis?

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The four stages of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What happens to chromosomes during prophase?

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

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What is the role of the spindle fibers during metaphase?

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Spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of chromosomes and align them at the cell's equatorial plane during metaphase.

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What occurs during anaphase?

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During anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart and move toward opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell prepares to divide.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.