The Cell Cycle

Front

What stage of the cell cycle does chromatin condense into chromosomes?

Back

Prophase

Front

What are the dark 'spider' looking structures that pull chromosomes apart during cell division?

Back

Spindle Fibers

Front

In mitosis, how do the resulting daughter cells compare to the original cell?

Back

They are identical to the starting cell and identical to each other.

Front

What term is used to describe the cells produced when a cell divides?

Back

Daughter cells

Front

If a fruit fly has 8 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after mitosis?

Back

8 chromosomes.

Front

What is the purpose of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

To pull the chromosomes apart.

Front

During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the main purpose of the cell cycle?

Back

To allow cells to grow, replicate their DNA, and divide.

Front

What are the two main stages of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase and Mitosis.

Front

What happens during the interphase of the cell cycle?

Back

The cell grows, performs its normal functions, and prepares for division.