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What is the first phase of the cell cycle?

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G1

Cell growth occurs in this phase.

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What is the process of cell division called?

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Mitosis

Mitosis is followed by cytokinesis.

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What happens when a cell reaches its size limit?

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It either divides or stops growing.

This is part of the cell cycle.

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What is the second phase of the cell cycle?

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S phase

DNA replication occurs in this phase.

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5
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What is the third phase of the cell cycle?

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G2

Preparation for mitosis occurs in this phase.

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What are the three main phases of the cell cycle?

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1) Interphase 2) Mitosis 3) Cytokinesis

These phases are essential for cell division.

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What is chromatin?

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The uncondensed form of DNA that has the structure of a thread.

Chromatin transforms into chromosomes during cell division.

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What is the role of the nucleolus?

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Helps in the production of ribosomes.

Ribosomes are essential for protein synthesis.

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9
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What is the difference between G1 and G2 phases?

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The form of DNA.

G1 has unreplicated DNA, while G2 has replicated chromosomes.

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What is the final stage of mitosis?

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Telophase

In this stage, the cell prepares to divide.

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What is the function of the centriole?

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Responsible for cell division.

Centrioles help organize the mitotic spindle.

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