Mitosis / Cell Cycle make up

Front

What are the stages of mitosis in order?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Front

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

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the process called that results in the division of a cell's nucleus?

Back

Mitosis

Front

In which phase do cells spend most of their lives?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is an abnormal mass of cancer cells called?

Back

Tumor

Front

What is the phase before mitosis where the cell prepares for division?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

To help separate chromosomes during cell division.

Front

What happens during prophase?

Back

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

Front

What occurs during metaphase?

Back

Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

Front

What is the significance of anaphase?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.