Cell Cycle and Mitosis

Front

What is the purpose of mitosis?

Back

To allow cells to divide for growth, repair, and renewal

Front

Order the stages of the cell cycle: G2, S, G1, M.

Back

G1, S, G2, M

Front

What is the longest stage of the cell cycle called?

Back

Interphase

Front

Put the following stages of mitosis in order: anaphase, prophase, metaphase, and telophase. 

Back

prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

Front

The structure labeled A is a(n)_________ used to hold sister chromatids together.

Back

centromere

Front

During anaphase

Back

Each DNA gets pulled to the opposite sides of the cell

Front

During telophase

Back

2 new nuclei form

Front

What happens in prophase of mitosis?

Back

The chromosomes become visible; nucleus disappear; spindles form

Front

Why is the metaphase important?

Back

The DNA lines up so exact copies can be pulled to each side

Front

The structures labeled B are _________, held together by a centromere.

Back

sister chromatid