Academic Cell Cycle Review

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What is the S Phase in the cell cycle?

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The S Phase (Synthesis Phase) is the part of interphase where DNA replication occurs, resulting in the duplication of chromosomes.

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What does mitosis produce?

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Mitosis produces 2 genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell.

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What are the three stages of interphase?

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The three stages of interphase are G1 Phase (Gap 1), S Phase (Synthesis), and G2 Phase (Gap 2).

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Are chromosomes visible throughout the entire cell cycle?

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False. Chromosomes are only visible during certain stages of cell division, particularly during mitosis.

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What is the correct order of the stages of mitosis?

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The correct order of the stages of mitosis is Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What happens during Prophase?

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During Prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope begins to break down, and the mitotic spindle starts to form.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during Telophase?

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

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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 daughter cells.