Cell Cycle

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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 (which includes G1, S, and G2 phases) and the Mitotic phase (M phase, which includes mitosis and cytokinesis).

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What occurs during Interphase?

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During Interphase, the cell grows, replicates its DNA, and prepares for division. It consists of G1 (cell growth), S (DNA synthesis), and G2 (preparation for mitosis).

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What is the S phase of Interphase responsible for?

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The S phase of Interphase is responsible for DNA replication, where the cell duplicates its genetic material.

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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, consisting of several stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division, 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 in the cell cycle?

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The G1 phase is significant because it is the first stage of Interphase where the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.

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What can uncontrolled cell division lead to?

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Uncontrolled cell division can lead to cancer, which is characterized by the formation of tumors and other diseases.

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What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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Checkpoints in the cell cycle are regulatory mechanisms that ensure the proper progression of the cell cycle and prevent errors such as DNA damage.

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What happens during the G2 phase of Interphase?

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During the G2 phase, the cell continues to grow and prepares for mitosis by producing proteins and organelles needed for cell division.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes, each with half the number of chromosomes.