Cell Cycle and Mitosis

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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 occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What is metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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What happens during anaphase?

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

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What is telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.