Mitosis Bio Honors

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What is the area where sister chromatids join called?

Back

Centromere

Front

What is the process where one nucleus divides and forms two identical nuclei?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What is the cell cycle?

Back

The time from when a cell is created until it divides.

Front

What structure develops in the middle plane of a plant cell during cytokinesis?

Back

Cell plate

Front

What are the cylinder-shaped organelles found in animal cells that help form the mitotic spindle?

Back

Centriole

Front

What is the purpose of mitosis?

Back

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

Front

What are spindle fibers?

Back

Structures that help separate chromosomes during mitosis.

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

The process of dividing the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.

Front

What happens during prophase of mitosis?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the centrioles during mitosis?

Back

They help organize the mitotic spindle and are involved in the movement of chromosomes.