Cell Division Review

Front

What structure is responsible for producing spindle fibers during cell division?

Back

Centrioles

Front

What phase of cell division is characterized by the formation of two new nuclei?

Back

Telophase

Front

What must cells do in anticipation of cell division?

Back

All of the above (including DNA replication, growth, and preparation for mitosis)

Front

What is the process called that divides the DNA of a cell into two new nuclei?

Back

Mitosis

Front

In which stage of the cell cycle do cells spend approximately 90% of their time?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

Back

To ensure that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.

Front

What are the two main stages of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase and Mitotic phase (M phase)

Front

What occurs during the S phase of interphase?

Back

DNA replication occurs, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

The process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides to form two separate daughter cells.

Front

What role do spindle fibers play during mitosis?

Back

They help separate the chromosomes and pull them to opposite poles of the cell.