Cell Cycle and Mitosis

Front

What part of the cell cycle is made up of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What is DNA that is spread out in a non-dividing cell called?

Back

Chromatin

Front

Which phase is characterized by the nuclear membrane and nucleolus disappearing?

Back

Prophase

Front

What part of the cell cycle involves the active division of the nucleus?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What event occurs first in the cell cycle?

Back

DNA is replicated.

Front

What is the term for the division of the cytoplasm after mitosis?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What structure forms during metaphase to help separate chromosomes?

Back

Spindle fibers

Front

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

Back

Interphase

Front

What are the two identical halves of a duplicated chromosome called?

Back

Sister chromatids

Front

What is the role of the centromere during cell division?

Back

It holds sister chromatids together and is the attachment point for spindle fibers.