Mitosis, Cell Cycle and DNA

Front

What are the three parts of a DNA nucleotide?

Back

Phosphate, Sugar, Base

Front

What is the term for the uncontrolled division of cells that results in malignant growth?

Back

Cancer

Front

During which phase of mitosis does the nuclear membrane form around chromosomes?

Back

Telophase

Front

If a fruit fly has 8 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after mitosis?

Back

8 chromosomes.

Front

What is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What is the term for the complete set of stages that a cell goes through from one division to the next?

Back

Cell Cycle

Front

What is the phase of mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What is the term for the genetic material found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells?

Back

DNA

Front

What is the role of histones in relation to DNA?

Back

Histones are proteins that help package and organize DNA into structural units called nucleosomes.

Front

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Back

Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.