Cell cycle and cell division

Front

What is the name of the "center piece" attaching the sister chromatids?

Back

Centromere

Front

At the end of the cell cycle, are the two daughter cells genetically different?

Back

False

Front

What stage of cell division is characterized by sister chromatids moving away from each other?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What happens during Metaphase?

Back

Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.

Front

What is the last phase of cell division where both daughter cells are completely separated?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the process of cell division in somatic cells called?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What are the two main stages of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase and Mitotic phase (M phase).

Front

What is the role of the spindle fibers during cell division?

Back

To help separate the sister chromatids and pull them to opposite poles.

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.