M9L1 Vocab Review

Front

What is the first stage of mitosis where the cell’s chromatin condenses into chromosomes?

Back

Prophase

Front

What is the DNA-containing structure that carries genetic material from one generation to another?

Back

Chromosomes

Front

What are the specific proteins that regulate the cell cycle?

Back

Cyclins

Front

What is the last stage of mitosis in which nucleoli reappear and two new nuclear membranes begin to form?

Back

Telophase

Front

What is the term for programmed cell death?

Back

Apoptosis

Front

What is the second stage of mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equator?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What is the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What is the process by which a cell divides its nucleus and cytoplasm to form two daughter cells?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What is the term for the complete set of chromosomes in a cell?

Back

Karyotype

Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows and prepares for mitosis?

Back

Interphase