Cell Cycle and mitosis

Front

What is the division of the cytoplasm called?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What stage of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equator?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What is the second phase of mitosis?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What stage of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What stage of mitosis involves the reformation of the nuclear envelope?

Back

Telophase

Front

What are the structures held together by a centromere called?

Back

Sister chromatids

Front

What is the first phase of mitosis where chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes?

Back

Prophase

Front

During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the term for the entire process of cell division, including mitosis and cytokinesis?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

To help separate the sister chromatids and pull them to opposite poles of the cell.