Cell Cycle

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What are the three main components of a nucleotide?

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1) Phosphate 2) Deoxyribose Sugar 3) Nitrogen Base

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What happens to chromosomes during prophase of mitosis?

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Chromosomes form and the nuclear envelope disappears.

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What occurs during telophase of mitosis?

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Chromosomes begin to decondense and the two new nuclei begin to form.

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Is cytokinesis a phase of mitosis?

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False

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What is the relaxed form of DNA found during most of interphase?

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Chromatin

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What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

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To ensure proper cell growth, DNA replication, and division.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What occurs during interphase?

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Cell growth, DNA replication, and preparation for mitosis.

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What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

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To help separate the chromosomes and pull them to opposite ends of the cell.

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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.