Cell Cycle and Mitosis

Front

What phase of mitosis involves chromatids aligning in the center of the cell?

Back

Metaphase

Front

In which phase of the cell cycle does a cell have half as much DNA as other cells in mitotically active tissue?

Back

G1 phase

Front

What process is characterized by the division of a cell into two identical daughter cells?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What is formed at the end of mitotic cell division?

Back

Two identical daughter nuclei.

Front

What is the region called where chromatids of a double-stranded chromosome are held together?

Back

Centromere

Front

What is the main purpose of the cell cycle?

Back

To ensure proper cell division and replication.

Front

What are the two main stages of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase and Mitotic phase.

Front

What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

Back

DNA replication.

Front

What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

To separate the chromatids and pull them to opposite poles of the cell.

Front

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Back

Mitosis results in two identical diploid cells, while meiosis results in four genetically different haploid cells.