The Cell Cycle

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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 phases of the cell cycle?

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The main phases are Interphase (G1, S, G2) and Mitotic Phase (Mitosis and Cytokinesis).

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What happens during Interphase?

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During Interphase, the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final step of cell division where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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What occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What happens during metaphase?

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

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What is anaphase?

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Anaphase is the phase where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell by spindle fibers.

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What occurs during telophase?

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During telophase, chromosomes de-condense back into chromatin, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What are spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers are structures that help separate chromosomes during mitosis by pulling them to opposite ends of the cell.