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 the mitotic phase.

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What are the main stages of the cell cycle?

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The main stages of the cell cycle are Interphase (G1, S, G2) and the Mitotic phase (Mitosis and Cytokinesis).

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What happens during interphase?

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During interphase, 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 identical daughter cells, involving stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate daughter cells after mitosis.

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What occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear membrane breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What is the significance of metaphase?

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In metaphase, chromosomes line up at the cell's equator, ensuring that each daughter cell will receive an exact copy of the DNA.

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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 by the spindle fibers.

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What occurs during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, begin to de-condense, and the nuclear membrane re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What is the G1 phase?

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The G1 phase is the first stage of interphase where the cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.