Cell Cycle and Mitosis

Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle where the chromosomes are separated and pulled to opposite sides of the cell?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What is the final stage of mitosis where the cell divides into two daughter cells?

Back

Telophase

Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle that occurs before mitosis and involves cell growth and DNA replication?

Back

Interphase

Front

What process occurs at the end of mitosis that results in the physical separation of the cytoplasm into two daughter cells?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equatorial plane?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What is the phase of mitosis where the nuclear envelope begins to break down and the spindle apparatus forms?

Back

Prophase

Front

What is the term for the structure that forms during cell division to separate the two daughter cells?

Back

Cleavage furrow (in animal cells) or cell plate (in plant cells)

Front

What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

Back

To ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase and to prevent errors in cell division.

Front

What is the difference between cytokinesis in animal cells and plant cells?

Back

In animal cells, cytokinesis occurs through the formation of a cleavage furrow, while in plant cells, a cell plate forms.