Mitosis

Front

What must be copied before cells can divide?

Back

DNA

Front

List the stages of mitosis in order.

Back

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Front

What are the 'X' shaped structures seen during mitosis?

Back

Chromosomes

Front

When during the cell cycle are chromosomes visible?

Back

Only during M phase.

Front

In which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes pull apart?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What is the purpose of mitosis?

Back

To produce two identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

Front

What happens during prophase?

Back

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

Front

What occurs during metaphase?

Back

Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

To help separate the chromosomes during anaphase.

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

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