4.3: Mitosis, Cell Cycle, & Differentiation

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What are the three main stages of interphase?

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G1 (Gap 1), S (Synthesis), G2 (Gap 2)

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What occurs during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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The cell grows and carries out normal metabolic activities.

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What is the S phase of the cell cycle responsible for?

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DNA replication occurs, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.

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What happens during the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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The cell continues to grow and prepares for mitosis.

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What is mitosis?

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The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What are the four stages of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate cells after mitosis.

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What are spindle fibers?

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Structures that help separate sister chromatids during cell division.

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What is the role of centrioles in cell division?

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Centrioles help organize the spindle fibers during mitosis.

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What is the difference between pluripotent and multipotent stem cells?

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Pluripotent stem cells can differentiate into any cell type, while multipotent stem cells can only become a limited range of cell types.