Midterm Part 2.

Front

What is the phase of mitosis where chromosomes are separated and pulled to opposite sides of the cell?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What is the first phase of mitosis where chromatin condenses into chromosomes and the nuclear membrane breaks down?

Back

Prophase

Front

What are the structures that consist of identical copies of a chromosome, connected by a centromere?

Back

Chromatids

Front

Which part of the cell regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell?

Back

Cell membrane

Front

What phase of mitosis is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes along the cell's equatorial plane?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What is the final phase of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense and the nuclear membrane re-forms?

Back

Telophase

Front

What are the small structures that help organize the spindle fibers during cell division?

Back

Centrioles

Front

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

Back

Centromere

Front

What is the process called when a single cell divides to form two identical daughter cells?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

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