AP Biology Mitosis Flashcard

Front

DNA is replicated during ______ of the cell cycle.

Back

S phase of the cell cycle.

Front

How does mitosis in plant cells differ from mitosis in animal cells?

Back

Plant cells form a cell plate during cytokinesis, while animal cells form a cleavage furrow.

Front

The phase of mitosis in which the sister chromatids separate from each other is called ______.

Back

Anaphase.

Front

Structure (b) is a _____.

Back

Centromere.

Front

Chromosome movement in mitosis and meiosis is regulated by ______.

Back

Microtubules.

Front

What is the role of the centromere during mitosis?

Back

The centromere holds sister chromatids together and is the attachment point for spindle fibers.

Front

Define mitosis.

Back

Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

Front

What are the main stages of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

Front

What occurs during prophase?

Back

Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

Front

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

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The S phase is crucial for DNA replication, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.