Cell Cycle and Mitosis

Front

What is the name of the enzyme that unwinds and unzips DNA?

Back

DNA Helicase

Front

If a DNA molecule consists of 29% Guanine, how much Cytosine will it contain?

Back

29%

Front

What is the previous phase before Metaphase in the cell cycle?

Back

Prophase

Front

What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?

Back

DNA is replicated

Front

What does DNA stand for?

Back

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Front

What is the function of DNA Ligase?

Back

DNA Ligase joins Okazaki fragments during DNA replication.

Front

What is the role of DNA Polymerase?

Back

DNA Polymerase synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

Front

What are the four phases of Mitosis?

Back

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Front

What occurs during Anaphase?

Back

Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

Front

What is the purpose of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?

Back

The cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.