Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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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 replication. It consists of interphase and the mitotic phase.

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What are the three main stages of interphase?

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The three main 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 from a single parent cell.

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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 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 significance of the G1 phase?

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The G1 phase is crucial for cell growth, where the cell increases in size and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.

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What happens 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 role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.

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What is the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis?

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Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate cells.