Cell Cycle and Mitosis Flashcard

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What is the purpose of the resting phase in the cell cycle?

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Basic cellular functions.

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During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

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S phase.

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Which phase of the cell cycle is known as the resting phase?

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Interphase.

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What is the first growth phase of the cell cycle?

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G1 phase.

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What is the purpose of DNA replication in the cell cycle?

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Cell division.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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Interphase and M phase.

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What occurs during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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Cell growth and normal functions.

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What is the significance of the S phase in the cell cycle?

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DNA is replicated.

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What happens during the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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Preparation for mitosis.

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What is mitosis?

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The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.