Cell Division

Front

What is the control center of the cell that contains genetic material?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Why do cells undergo mitosis?

Back

Cells undergo mitosis so an organism can grow, heal after injury, and reproduce.

Front

What phase of mitosis involves chromosomes lining up in the middle of the cell?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What is the result of mitosis?

Back

2 genetically identical cells.

Front

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

Back

Anaphase

Front

What is the phase called where the cell prepares for division?

Back

Interphase

Front

What structure helps separate chromosomes during mitosis?

Back

Spindle fibers.

Front

What is the phase of mitosis where the nuclear membrane starts to reform?

Back

Telophase

Front

What is the term for the division of the cytoplasm after mitosis?

Back

Cytokinesis.

Front

What is the first phase of mitosis?

Back

Prophase.