Mitosis Practice

Front

What must happen to double-stranded DNA before replication can occur?

Back

The double-stranded DNA must separate between the nitrogen bases.

Front

What stage of mitosis is characterized by the pulling apart of chromosomes?

Back

Anaphase.

Front

In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication take place?

Back

S Phase.

Front

What occurs during anaphase?

Back

The chromosomes are pulled apart into two sets of chromatids.

Front

If a mosquito has 6 chromosomes in each of its body cells, how many chromosomes will be in each daughter cell after mitosis?

Back

6.

Front

What is the first stage of mitosis?

Back

Prophase.

Front

What happens during prophase?

Back

The chromosomes condense and the nuclear envelope begins to dissolve.

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

Spindle fibers attach to chromosomes and help align them during metaphase.

Front

What is the final stage of mitosis?

Back

Telophase.

Front

What occurs during telophase?

Back

Two nuclei reform around each complete set of genetic material.