Cell Cycle Test Review

Front

What part of the cell cycle does the cell divide?

Back

Mitosis

Front

In mitosis, how do the resulting cells compare to the starting cell?

Back

Identical to the starting cell and identical to each other.

Front

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

Back

Telophase

Front

What does chromatin refer to?

Back

DNA that is relaxed like a bowl of spaghetti and messy.

Front

What is the final stage of cell division called?

Back

Cytokinesis.

Front

What are the three main stages of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

Front

What occurs during Interphase?

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of mitosis?

Back

To produce two identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

Front

What is the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis?

Back

Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm.

Front

What happens during Prophase?

Back

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