Cell Cycle 3/17+18

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What is the cell cycle?

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The series of phases that a cell goes through from its formation until it divides into two daughter cells.

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What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

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Interphase (G1, S, G2) and Mitosis (M phase).

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What happens during interphase?

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The cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What is mitosis?

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

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What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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They help separate and move chromosomes to opposite ends of the cell.

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What is cancer?

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A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell division and growth.

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How do cancer cells differ from normal cells?

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Cancer cells divide uncontrollably and can invade other tissues.

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What is apoptosis?

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The process of programmed cell death that eliminates damaged or unnecessary cells.

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What is chromatin?

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Loose, uncoiled form of DNA found in the nucleus during interphase.

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What is the significance of the G1 phase?

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The cell grows and carries out normal functions; it prepares for DNA replication.