Cell Cycle and Mitosis

Front

What phase is characterized by the nuclear membrane and nucleolus disappearing?

Back

Prophase

Front

If you started with one cell after 4 rounds of the cell cycle, how many cells would you have total?

Back

16

Front

During which phase do chromosomes line up along the equator?

Back

Metaphase

Front

Cells that have lost their ability to control their division are described as _____ cells.

Back

Cancer

Front

What is the first phase of cell division?

Back

Prophase

Front

What is the cell cycle?

Back

The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication.

Front

What is mitosis?

Back

The process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

Front

What happens during anaphase?

Back

Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

Front

What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

They help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

Front

What is telophase?

Back

The final phase of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense and the nuclear membrane re-forms.