Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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What are the three phases of Interphase?

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G1 (Gap 1), S (Synthesis), G2 (Gap 2)

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What is the main purpose of the S phase in the cell cycle?

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The S phase is where DNA replication occurs, 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 identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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List the phases of Mitosis in order.

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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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 spindle fibers begin to form.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during Telophase?

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During Telophase, chromosomes de-condense back into chromatin, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell prepares to divide.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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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.