Unit 6 Cell Cycle

Front

What does the term 'antiparallel' refer to?

Back

The two strands of DNA are connected upside down.

Front

What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Hydrogen bonds.

Front

What phase of mitosis is characterized by chromosomes lining up in the middle of the cell?

Back

Metaphase.

Front

What is the primary purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms?

Back

To repair and replace damaged cells.

Front

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

Back

S phase.

Front

What are the two main stages of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase and mitotic phase.

Front

What occurs during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

Back

Cell growth and normal functions.

Front

What is the role of the S phase in the cell cycle?

Back

DNA synthesis and replication.

Front

What happens during the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

Back

Preparation for mitosis, including further growth and organelle duplication.

Front

What is the significance of the M phase in the cell cycle?

Back

It is the phase where mitosis and cytokinesis occur, leading to cell division.