Cell Cycle & Mitosis

Front

What forms during plant cell division to separate the two new nuclei?

Back

A cell plate forms, dividing the two new nuclei.

Front

In which phase does the cell spend most of its time?

Back

Interphase.

Front

What occurs during the S stage of interphase?

Back

The DNA is replicated.

Front

How many chromosomes do the daughter cells have compared to the parent cell after mitosis?

Back

The same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

Front

How many daughter cells are produced as a result of mitosis?

Back

2.

Front

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

Back

To ensure that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.

Front

What are the four main phases of mitosis?

Back

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

Front

What happens during prophase?

Back

Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

Front

What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

To help separate the chromosomes and pull them to opposite ends of the cell.

Front

What is interphase?

Back

The phase of the cell cycle where the cell spends most of its time, preparing for division.