Cell Cycle

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What is the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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The G1 phase is the first stage of interphase where the cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.

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List the stages of mitosis in order.

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The stages of mitosis in order are: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What is the purpose of DNA replication before cell division?

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DNA replication ensures that each daughter cell receives an identical set of genetic information.

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What is the correct order of the cell cycle phases?

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The correct order of the cell cycle phases is G1, S, G2, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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During which phase does cell division occur?

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Cell division occurs during the M phase of the cell cycle.

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What happens 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 cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm of a parental cell is divided into two daughter cells.

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What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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Checkpoints in the cell cycle monitor and regulate the progression of the cell cycle, ensuring that cells do not divide with damaged DNA.

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What occurs during prophase?

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

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What is the significance of the M phase?

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The M phase is significant because it is the stage where the cell undergoes mitosis and cytokinesis, leading to the formation of two daughter cells.