Mitosis

Front

What is the correct order of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis

Front

During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes line up along the middle of the dividing cell?

Back

Metaphase

Front

A cell that has 23 chromosomes would have _______ daughter cells that each have _____ chromosomes after mitosis.

Back

2, 23

Front

What is the correct order for the phases of Mitosis?

Back

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Front

Identify the phase of mitosis or cell cycle that occurs before mitosis begins.

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

Back

To divide a single cell into two identical daughter cells.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What happens during prophase of mitosis?

Back

Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

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

Front

What occurs during anaphase?

Back

Sister chromatids are pulled apart and move toward opposite ends of the cell.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What is cytokinesis and how does it relate to mitosis?

Back

Cytokinesis is the process that follows mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.