The Cell Cycle

Front

What is the division of the nucleus called?

Back

Mitosis

Front

Name the phase of mitosis where chromosomes are separated and pulled to opposite sides of the cell.

Back

Anaphase

Front

What happens during cytokinesis in animal cells?

Back

The cell membrane pinches off to form two new cells.

Front

During cytokinesis in plant cells, what forms to divide the two new cells?

Back

A cell plate forms, and the cell splits in two.

Front

What is the structure that holds sister chromatids together?

Back

Centromere

Front

What is the first phase of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase

Front

What are the three stages of interphase?

Back

G1 (Gap 1), S (Synthesis), G2 (Gap 2).

Front

What occurs during the S phase of interphase?

Back

DNA is replicated.

Front

What is the role of mitosis in multicellular organisms?

Back

Mitosis is responsible for growth, development, and tissue repair.

Front

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

Back

In animal cells, the membrane pinches off; in plant cells, a cell plate forms.