Cell Cycle & Cancer

Front

What is the cell cycle?

Back

The cell cycle is the series of phases that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis.

Front

What occurs during Interphase?

Back

During Interphase, the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for division.

Front

What are the phases of Mitosis?

Back

The phases of Mitosis are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

Cytokinesis is the process where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells after mitosis.

Front

What is the role of centrioles in cell division?

Back

Centrioles help organize the spindle fibers that separate chromosomes during cell division.

Front

What are spindle fibers?

Back

Spindle fibers are structures that help pull apart the chromosomes during cell division.

Front

What is a chromosome?

Back

A chromosome is a long, thread-like structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.

Front

What is the difference between sister chromatids and homologous chromosomes?

Back

Sister chromatids are identical copies of a chromosome, while homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes from each parent that may contain different alleles.

Front

What is a centromere?

Back

The centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together.

Front

What are telomeres?

Back

Telomeres are repetitive nucleotide sequences at the ends of chromosomes that protect them from deterioration.