The Cell Cycle

Front

The cell spends most of its life in ________________.

Back

Interphase

Front

In the S stage of interphase_______________

Back

the DNA is replicated

Front

Name the phase where chromosomes line up along the center of the cell.

Back

Metaphase

Front

When an animal cell goes through cytokinesis,__________

Back

the cell membrane pinches off the 2 new cells.

Front

The following describes ________ during mitosis: The chromosomes line up along the center of the cell and the spindle fibers attach to each chromosome at the centromere.

Back

metaphase

Front

What is the first phase of mitosis?

Back

Prophase

Front

During which phase do the chromosomes separate and move to opposite poles of the cell?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What is the final phase of mitosis where the cell divides into two?

Back

Telophase

Front

What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

Back

To ensure proper cell growth, DNA replication, and division.

Front

What occurs during G1 phase of interphase?

Back

The cell grows and synthesizes proteins.