Cell cycle and Mitosis

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To allow cells to divide for growth, repair, and renewal.

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What happens during the 'S' phase of the cell cycle?

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DNA is duplicated, allowing for each daughter cell to be genetically IDENTICAL.

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What stage of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

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Telophase.

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What are sister chromatids?

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Sister chromatids are identical copies of a chromosome, held together by a centromere.

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What is a centromere?

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A centromere is the structure that holds sister chromatids together.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication.

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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).

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What occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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What happens during anaphase?

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During anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.