What is the cell cycle?
The Cell Cycle R

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The cell cycle is the series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication (replication). It consists of phases including interphase and mitosis.
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What is interphase?
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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division. It includes G1 (growth), S (synthesis of DNA), and G2 (preparation for mitosis) phases.
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What is mitosis?
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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells. It includes stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
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What is cytokinesis?
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Cytokinesis is the final stage of the cell cycle where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.
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What is a centromere?
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A centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together and where the spindle fibers attach during cell division.
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What are sister chromatids?
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Sister chromatids are two identical copies of a single chromosome that are connected by a centromere.
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What are centrioles?
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Centrioles are cylindrical structures that play a role in cell division by helping to organize the mitotic spindle.
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