Cell Cycle

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What is the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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The G1 phase is the first stage of interphase where the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.

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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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During the S phase, DNA replication takes place, resulting in the duplication of chromosomes.

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What is the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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The G2 phase is the second growth phase of interphase where the cell continues to grow and prepares for mitosis.

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle that includes G1, S, and G2 phases, during which the cell prepares for division.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of nuclear division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of the cell cycle where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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What are spindle fibers?

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Spindle fibers are protein structures that help separate chromosomes during cell division.

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What is the role of kinetochores?

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Kinetochore is a protein structure on the chromosome where spindle fibers attach during cell division.

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What happens during prophase of mitosis?

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During prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What happens during metaphase of mitosis?

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