Review on Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Front

What phase do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase

Front

What is the point on the chromosome where the two chromatids are held together?

Back

Centromere

Front

What is the result of mitosis?

Back

2 genetically identical cells

Front

What is the process of dividing the DNA of a cell into two new nuclei?

Back

Mitosis

Front

In which stage of the cell cycle do cells spend 90% of their time?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the longest stage of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

Back

To produce two identical daughter cells.

Front

What are the two main types of cell division?

Back

Mitosis and Meiosis

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

The process of cytoplasmic division that follows mitosis.

Front

What happens during prophase?

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