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

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What occurs in prophase?

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

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What is the role of spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.

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What happens during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell and attach to spindle fibers.

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What is anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

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What occurs in telophase?

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In telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell begins to divide.

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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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How many chromosomes do daughter cells have after mitosis?

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Daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the original parent cell.