5AC Cell Cycle and Cancer

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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 mitosis.

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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 G1 (Gap 1), S (Synthesis), G2 (Gap 2), and M (Mitosis).

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During which phase does DNA replication occur?

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DNA replication occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle.

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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.

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What are the stages of mitosis?

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The stages of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What happens during prophase?

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

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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 their centromeres.

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What happens during anaphase?

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During anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What are stem cells?

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Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the potential to develop into specialized cell types.