Mitosis, Cell Cycle and DNA

Front

What is the process by which the nuclear material is divided equally between two new cells?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What phase in mitosis involves chromosomes moving away and being pulled apart by spindles to opposite sides of the cell?

Back

Anaphase

Front

Which phase of mitosis is characterized by chromosomes lining up in the middle of the cell?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What is the structure that makes up DNA, consisting of a sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base?

Back

Nucleotide

Front

What are the two halves of the doubled chromosome structure called?

Back

Sister chromatids

Front

What is the phase of mitosis where the nuclear envelope begins to break down and chromosomes condense?

Back

Prophase

Front

What is the final phase of mitosis where the cell divides into two daughter cells?

Back

Telophase

Front

What is the term for the region of the chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined?

Back

Centromere

Front

What is the name of the structure that helps separate chromosomes during cell division?

Back

Spindle apparatus

Front

What is the term for uncontrolled cell division that can lead to cancer?

Back

Cancer