Cell Cycle

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication (replication). It consists of interphase (G1, S, G2) and the mitotic phase (M).

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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 the Mitotic phase (M).

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What occurs during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

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During the G1 phase, the cell grows and synthesizes proteins and organelles.

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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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During the S phase, DNA replication occurs, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.

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What occurs during the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

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During the G2 phase, the cell continues to grow and checks for errors in DNA before mitosis.

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What is mitosis?

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

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How many stages are there in mitosis?

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There are 4 stages in mitosis: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What is cytokinesis?

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

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What is cancer in relation to the cell cycle?

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Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells, often resulting in a tumor or mass of abnormal cells.

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What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?

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Interphase is the longest phase of the cell cycle, where the cell spends most of its time.