Mitosis

Front

What is the first phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division?

Back

Interphase

Front

During which phase of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What are the structures that carry genetic information and appear as 'X' shaped during cell division?

Back

Chromosomes

Front

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

Back

Telophase

Front

What occurs during metaphase in mitosis?

Back

DNA lines up in the middle of the cell.

Front

What is the phase of mitosis where the nuclear envelope begins to break down?

Back

Prophase

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

Front

What is cytokinesis and when does it occur?

Back

Cytokinesis is the process of cytoplasmic division that occurs after mitosis.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What is the significance of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

Back

Checkpoints ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase of the cell cycle.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What happens to the chromosomes during prophase?

Back

Chromosomes condense and become visible, and the nuclear envelope begins to disintegrate.