Cell Cycle

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What is the longest part of the Cell Cycle?

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Interphase is the longest part of the Cell Cycle.

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What are the three main phases of the cell cycle?

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The three main phases of the cell cycle are Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

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What does G1, S, and G2 represent in the cell cycle?

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G1, S, and G2 are all part of Interphase.

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What are the resulting cells of mitosis like compared to the starting cell?

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The two resulting cells of mitosis are identical to the starting cell and identical to each other.

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a structure that contains DNA and is found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.

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What occurs during the S phase of Interphase?

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During the S phase, DNA replication occurs, resulting in two identical sets of chromosomes.

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What is the purpose of Mitosis?

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The purpose of Mitosis is to divide a single cell into two 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 happens during Prophase?

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During Prophase, chromosomes condense and become visible, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What is the role of the centromere?

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The centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined and where the spindle fibers attach during cell division.