Mitosis, Cell Cycle and DNA

Front

What is the time between cell divisions in the life cycle of the cell called?

Back

Interphase

Front

What are the three parts of a DNA nucleotide?

Back

Phosphate, Sugar, Base

Front

Which two molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose (sugar) and Phosphate

Front

What phase of mitosis involves the nuclear membrane forming around chromosomes?

Back

Telophase

Front

What is the longest part of a cell's life cycle that includes the G1, S, and G2 phases?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the process of cell division called?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What is the phase of mitosis where chromosomes align in the center of the cell?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle where DNA is replicated?

Back

S phase

Front

What is the role of histones in DNA structure?

Back

Histones are proteins that help package DNA into a compact, organized structure.

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

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