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What is the term for the phase of the cell cycle when DNA is replicated?
What is the term for the phase of the cell cycle when DNA is replicated?
What is the term for the phase of the cell cycle composed of G1 phase, S phase, and G2 phase?
What is the term for the phase of the cell cycle composed of G1 phase, S phase, and G2 phase?
What is the term for the phase of the cell cycle when the cells actually divide, including nuclear division and division of the cytoplasm?
What is the term for the phase of the cell cycle when the cells actually divide, including nuclear division and division of the cytoplasm?
What is the term for the decision made during G1 phase about whether a cell will divide again?
What is the term for the decision made during G1 phase about whether a cell will divide again?
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What is the term for the phase of the cell cycle when chromatin folds and condenses to produce visible chromosomes?
What is the term for the phase of the cell cycle when chromatin folds and condenses to produce visible chromosomes?
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What is the term for the phase of the cell cycle when the genetic information in the nucleus must be accurately duplicated?
What is the term for the phase of the cell cycle when the genetic information in the nucleus must be accurately duplicated?
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Which phase of the cell cycle involves the division of the cytoplasm?
Which phase of the cell cycle involves the division of the cytoplasm?
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What is the term for the phase of the cell cycle when a major decision is made about whether a cell will divide again?
What is the term for the phase of the cell cycle when a major decision is made about whether a cell will divide again?
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Which phase of the cell cycle is composed of the stages: Interphase, First gap phase, Synthesis phase, and Second gap phase?
Which phase of the cell cycle is composed of the stages: Interphase, First gap phase, Synthesis phase, and Second gap phase?
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What is the term for the phase of the cell cycle when cells spend very little time and is composed of G1 phase, S phase, and G2 phase?
What is the term for the phase of the cell cycle when cells spend very little time and is composed of G1 phase, S phase, and G2 phase?
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Study Notes
Cell Cycle Phases
- S Phase: The phase when DNA is replicated, ensuring each daughter cell receives an identical set of genetic material.
- Interphase: Composed of G1 phase, S phase, and G2 phase; this is the longest phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows and prepares for division.
- Mitosis (M Phase): The phase of the cell cycle where cells actually divide, including both nuclear division (karyokinesis) and cytoplasmic division (cytokinesis).
Cell Division Decisions
- Restriction Point: The critical decision made during G1 phase that determines whether the cell will proceed to divide again.
- Chromatin Condensation: Occurs when chromatin folds and condenses to produce visible chromosomes as the cell prepares for mitosis.
- Genetic Duplication Phase: During the S phase, the genetic information in the nucleus must be accurately duplicated to maintain genetic continuity.
Cytoplasm Division
- Cytokinesis: The phase of the cell cycle that specifically involves the division of the cytoplasm following nuclear division, resulting in two separate cells.
Major Cell Cycle Decisions
- G1 Phase Decision: A major decision point occurs during G1 phase regarding whether the cell will proceed with the division process.
Overview of Phases
- Phases Including Interphase: The term for the overall cell cycle structure includes Interphase, First gap phase (G1), Synthesis phase (S), and Second gap phase (G2).
- Short Duration Phase: The cell cycle includes a phase during which cells spend very little time, encompassing G1 phase, S phase, and G2 phase, prior to entering mitosis.
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Test your knowledge of the cell cycle, mitosis, and meiosis with this quiz on Chapter 24 & 25 of The Cell Cycle and Mitosis. Challenge yourself with questions on DNA replication, cell division, and the stages of the cell cycle.
