Cell Cycle

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is a series of stages that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including interphase (G1, S, G2) and mitotic phase (M).

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Which organisms undergo the cell cycle?

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Eukaryotes, which include plants, animals, and fungi, undergo the cell cycle.

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What does the 'M' in M phase stand for?

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Mitosis.

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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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DNA is replicated.

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What does PMAT stand for in the context of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What is the outcome of mitosis?

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Two identical daughter cells are produced.

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What happens during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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The cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells after mitosis.

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What is the purpose of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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Checkpoints ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase, preventing errors in cell division.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical cells, while meiosis results in four genetically different gametes.