Cell Cycle and Mitosis Flashcard

Front

What phase do cells spend most of their lives in?

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Interphase

Front

What are the yellow curved lines in the image representing?

Back

Spindle fibers

Front

What is the function of the M checkpoint in the cell cycle?

Back

The M checkpoint ensures that all chromosomes are properly attached to the mitotic spindle before the cell enters anaphase.

Front

What is the term for the material that makes up chromosomes when they are not condensed?

Back

Chromatin

Front

Which phase of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What is the first phase of mitosis?

Back

Prophase

Front

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

Back

Metaphase

Front

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

Back

Telophase

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle where DNA is replicated?

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S phase