Cell Cycle and Cancer

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of phases that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including interphase and mitotic phase.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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The main phases are Interphase (G1, S, G2) and Mitotic Phase (Mitosis and Cytokinesis).

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What happens during Interphase?

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Interphase is the phase where 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 nuclear division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate cells.

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What occurs during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What is cancer?

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Cancer is the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body.

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How does cancer relate to the cell cycle?

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Cancer is often a result of disruptions in the cell cycle, leading to uncontrolled cell division.

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What is a tumor?

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A tumor is a mass of tissue formed by an accumulation of abnormal cells.