Mitosis

Front

What is the purpose of Mitosis?

Back

Growth of an organism and Repair of damaged tissue.

Front

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

Back

Metaphase.

Front

In which phase of mitosis does DNA condense into chromosomes, the nucleus breaks down, and spindle fibers form?

Back

Prophase.

Front

What is the complementary DNA sequence for AATCGAC?

Back

TTAGCTG.

Front

In which phase of Mitosis do the Chromosomes pull apart?

Back

Anaphase.

Front

What is the first phase of mitosis?

Back

Prophase.

Front

What structure is responsible for pulling chromosomes apart during mitosis?

Back

Spindle fibers.

Front

What happens during Telophase?

Back

The chromosomes arrive at opposite poles and the nuclear envelope re-forms.

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

The process where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two daughter cells.

Front

What is the role of the spindle apparatus in mitosis?

Back

To separate the chromosomes during cell division.