Bio Cell Cycle (Ch.11)

Front

What limits how big cells can get?

Back

The surface area to volume ratio limits how big cells can get.

Front

Why is it important to regulate the cell cycle?

Back

The cell cycle needs to be regulated to ensure that healthy cells are produced.

Front

What does the acronym PMAT stand for in mitosis?

Back

PMAT stands for Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

Front

Why do different types of cells divide at different rates?

Back

Different cell functions determine how quickly they wear down, affecting their division rates.

Front

In which phase of the cell cycle is DNA copied?

Back

DNA is copied during the S phase of the cell cycle.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane in cell size?

Back

The cell membrane controls the exchange of materials, impacting the cell's surface area to volume ratio.

Front

What happens during prophase of mitosis?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the metaphase stage in mitosis?

Back

In metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, ensuring proper separation during anaphase.

Front

What occurs during anaphase?

Back

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

Front

What is the final stage of mitosis called?

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The final stage of mitosis is called telophase.