Mitosis and Cell Cycle

Front

What phase of mitosis do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What is the longest stage of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase

Front

What structure holds sister chromatids together?

Back

Centromere

Front

During which phase do sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What is the first phase of mitosis?

Back

Prophase

Front

What is the phase called where the cell divides its cytoplasm?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What phase follows metaphase in the cell cycle?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows and prepares for division?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the term for the genetic material that condenses to form chromosomes during cell division?

Back

Chromatin

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

To help separate the chromosomes.