Mitosis

Front

What is the first phase of mitosis?

Back

Prophase

Front

What phase follows prophase in mitosis?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What is the term for the structure that consists of two identical halves of a chromosome?

Back

Chromatid

Front

What is the term for the region where two sister chromatids are joined together?

Back

Centromere

Front

What phase of mitosis involves the separation of sister chromatids?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What is the final phase of mitosis where the cell divides into two?

Back

Telophase

Front

During which phase do chromosomes line up at the cell's equator?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What happens to the nuclear envelope during prophase?

Back

It breaks down.

Front

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

Back

To produce two identical daughter cells.

Front

What structure forms during telophase to separate the two new cells?

Back

Cleavage furrow (in animal cells) or cell plate (in plant cells).