REVIEW: Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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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 Mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase) followed by Cytokinesis.

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What occurs 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 cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus contains the genetic material (DNA) and serves as the control center of the cell.

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What is chromatin?

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Chromatin is the less condensed form of DNA found in the nucleus during interphase.

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What are chromosomes?

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Chromosomes are tightly packed structures of DNA that are visible during cell division.

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What happens during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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

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What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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During the S phase, DNA replication occurs, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.