The Cell Cycle

Front

What is the longest stage of the cell cycle where the cell spends about 90% of its time?

Back

Interphase

Front

What are the two cells called that result from cell division?

Back

Daughter cells

Front

During which phase of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What is the order of the stages of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis

Front

What type of cells are produced at the end of mitosis?

Back

Identical to the starting cell and identical to each other.

Front

What is the primary purpose of the cell cycle?

Back

To ensure proper cell division and replication.

Front

What happens during the prophase stage of mitosis?

Back

Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

The process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.

Front

What role do spindle fibers play during mitosis?

Back

They help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

Front

What is the significance of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

Back

They ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next stage and prevent errors.