Cell Division Review

Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows, replicates DNA, and prepares for division?

Back

Interphase

Front

Identify the phase of mitosis where sister chromatids are separated and pulled to opposite poles of the cell.

Back

Anaphase

Front

What is the phase of mitosis where chromosomes line up along the center of the cell?

Back

Metaphase

Front

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

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What is the phase of mitosis characterized by the condensation of chromatin into visible chromosomes?

Back

Prophase

Front

What is the structure that holds two sister chromatids together until they are separated during anaphase?

Back

Centromere

Front

What is the second phase of Meiosis I where tetrads line up along the center of the cell?

Back

Metaphase I

Front

What is the term for the paired chromosomes consisting of one maternal and one paternal chromosome?

Back

Homologous chromosomes

Front

What is the process by which a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What is the term for the division of the cytoplasm during cell division?

Back

Cytokinesis