The Cell Cycle

Front

What phase of mitosis involves chromosomes lining up along the center of the cell?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What occurs during cytokinesis in animal cells?

Back

The cell membrane pinches off the two new cells.

Front

What is the division of the nucleus called?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What does it mean when a chromosome has been replicated?

Back

It consists of two copies of one chromosome.

Front

What phase of mitosis involves chromatin condensing and spindle fibers forming?

Back

Prophase

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

They attach to chromosomes at the centromere to help separate them.

Front

What happens during anaphase?

Back

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

Front

What is the final phase of mitosis called?

Back

Telophase.

Front

What is the significance of the cell cycle?

Back

It regulates cell growth, replication, and division.

Front

What is the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

Back

The first gap phase where the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.