Cell cycle and normal mitosis

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What is the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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The G2 phase is the stage of interphase where the cell checks that all DNA was replicated correctly and makes final preparations for division.

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Which phase of the cell cycle is not part of interphase?

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M phase (Mitosis) is not part of interphase; interphase includes G1, S, and G2 phases.

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What occurs during Anaphase?

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

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What happens in the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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In the G1 phase, the cell grows, performs its normal functions, and checks that it divided appropriately.

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What characterizes the S phase of the cell cycle?

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The S phase is characterized by DNA replication and is considered the 'point of no return' where the cell must divide.

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Define interphase in the context of the cell cycle.

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, consisting of G1, S, and G2 phases.

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What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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Checkpoints are mechanisms that ensure the cell cycle progresses only when certain conditions are met, preventing errors.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells after mitosis.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, preparing for separation.

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What is the significance of the M phase?

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The M phase is significant because it is when the actual division of the cell occurs, resulting in two daughter cells.