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 stages of mitosis?

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The main stages of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, chromosomes become visible, the nuclear membrane disappears, and spindle fibers form.

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Why is metaphase important?

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Metaphase is important because the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell, ensuring that exact copies can be pulled to each side.

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What happens during anaphase?

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

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What is the outcome of mitosis?

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Mitosis results in the formation of two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.

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What is the purpose of mitosis?

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The purpose of mitosis is to allow cells to divide for growth, repair, and renewal.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows, develops, and prepares for mitosis.

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What role do spindle fibers play in mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.