Cell Cycle

Front

What is uncontrolled cell division that usually leads to tumors and disease?

Back

Cancer

Front

Which phase of mitosis involves chromosomes aligning in the middle?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What is the phase of mitosis when chromosomes are separated and pulled to opposite sides?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What is the phase of mitosis when the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes?

Back

Telophase

Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows and prepares for division?

Back

Interphase

Front

What are the main reasons cells must replicate?

Back

Growth, Replacement of dying cells, Repair of damaged cells.

Front

What is the term for the complete set of genetic material in an organism?

Back

Genome

Front

What is the process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells?

Back

Cell division

Front

What is the term for the structure that holds sister chromatids together?

Back

Centromere

Front

What is the first phase of mitosis?

Back

Prophase