Cell Division Review

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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 as it grows and divides, including interphase and mitosis.

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What happens during interphase?

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During interphase, the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for division.

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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, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What are the main phases of mitosis?

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The main phases of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, chromosomes condense and become visible, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What occurs during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes line up at the cell's equator, and spindle fibers attach to their centromeres.

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What occurs during anaphase?

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During anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs during telophase?

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During telophase, chromosomes begin to uncoil, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell prepares to divide.

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What is DNA replication?

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DNA replication is the process by which a cell makes an exact copy of its DNA before cell division.

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Why is DNA replication important?

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DNA replication is important so that each daughter cell receives an exact copy of the DNA to carry out its functions.