Cell Cycle

Front

The first phase of mitosis is called _______________ .

Back

Prophase

Front

The stage of mitosis where the sister chromatids separate is called _______________ .

Back

Anaphase

Front

The phase of mitosis when chromosomes align in the middle is called _______________ .

Back

Metaphase

Front

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

Back

Anaphase

Front

Which is NOT a phase of the cell cycle?

Back

Duplication

Front

What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase

Front

What occurs during prophase?

Back

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

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

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

Front

What happens during telophase?

Back

Chromosomes de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

They help separate the sister chromatids and pull them to opposite poles of the cell.