Mitosis & Cell Cycle

Front

What phase of mitosis is characterized by the disappearance of the nuclear envelope and the visibility of chromosomes?

Back

Prophase

Front

During which phase do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What is the term that means to make something?

Back

Synthesis

Front

What is the repeated pattern of cell growth, DNA replication, and cell division in eukaryotic cells called?

Back

Cell Cycle

Front

What phase of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What phase of mitosis involves the reformation of the nuclear envelope?

Back

Telophase

Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell spends most of its time growing and preparing for division?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the term for the division of the cytoplasm during cell division?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What structure forms during prophase to help separate chromosomes?

Back

Spindle fibers

Front

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

Back

To produce two identical daughter cells.