Mitosis and Cell Cycle

Front

What phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow?

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G1 phase

Front

What is the final phase of mitosis called?

Back

Telophase

Front

Where is a cell's genetic material located?

Back

Nucleus

Front

The cell spends most of its life in which phase?

Back

Interphase

Front

What phase of the cell cycle involves preparation for mitosis?

Back

G2 phase

Front

What is the phase called where DNA is replicated?

Back

S phase

Front

What are the four main phases of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Front

What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To divide a cell's nucleus and its genetic material into two identical nuclei.

Front

What is cytokinesis?

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The process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.

Front

What happens during prophase?

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