Cell Cycle

Front

The individual halves of replicated chromosomes are called _____________.

Back

Chromatids

Front

A string of repeating nucleosomes is called _____________.

Back

Chromatin

Front

What part of the cell cycle results in the splitting of the cells?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

Which part of the Cell Cycle takes the longest?

Back

Interphase

Front

In what phase do the chromosomes get pulled apart into sister chromatids to opposite sides of the cell?

Back

Anaphase

Front

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

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the process called where the cytoplasm divides to form two daughter cells?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What is the role of the centromere in cell division?

Back

It holds the sister chromatids together until they are separated during anaphase.

Front

During which phase do chromosomes become visible and the nuclear envelope breaks down?

Back

Prophase

Front

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

Back

To ensure that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.