Cell Cycle

Front

What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

Back

To create new daughter cells.

Front

Which is NOT a phase of the cell cycle?

Back

Duplication.

Front

During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend the most time?

Back

Interphase.

Front

What is uncontrolled cell division that usually leads to tumors and disease called?

Back

Cancer.

Front

In what phase does DNA condense to form chromosomes?

Back

Prophase.

Front

What are the main phases of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis.

Front

What occurs during Interphase?

Back

The cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

Front

What is Mitosis?

Back

The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

Front

What is Cytokinesis?

Back

The division of the cytoplasm to form two separate daughter cells.

Front

What is the S Phase?

Back

The phase of Interphase where DNA is replicated.