Unit: Cell Cycle/Cancer/Stem Cells

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process during cell division where the cytoplasm of a parental cell is divided into two daughter cells.

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How does cytokinesis differ in plant and animal cells?

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In plant cells, cytokinesis involves the formation of a cell plate, while in animal cells, it involves the formation of a cleavage furrow.

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What are stem cells?

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Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the potential to develop into different cell types.

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What does it mean for stem cells to be undifferentiated?

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It means they do not have a specific job yet and can become various types of cells.

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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 (G1, S, G2) and the Mitotic phase (M phase).

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During which phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

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DNA is replicated during the S phase of the cell cycle.

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What occurs during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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During the G1 phase, the cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.

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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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During the S phase, DNA is replicated, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.

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What occurs during the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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During the G2 phase, the cell continues to grow and prepares for mitosis.

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell spends most of its time, preparing for division.