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 of the cell cycle are Interphase (G1, S, G2) and Mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase) followed by 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 the Synthesis phase?

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The Synthesis phase (S phase) is the part of Interphase where DNA is replicated.

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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 happens during Metaphase?

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

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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage where 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 de-condense back into chromatin, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell prepares to divide.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells after mitosis.

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What is a chromosome?

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