Front

What are chromosomes?

Back

DNA packaged into threadlike structures.

Front

Which phase of the cell cycle is #5?

Back

Metaphase.

Front

A cell spends __% of its cycle in ____ (fill in the blanks).

Back

90% of its cycle in interphase.

Front

Cell division is represented by what letter?

Back

D.

Front

Which phase of the cell cycle is #1?

Back

Anaphase.

Front

What is the cell cycle?

Back

The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication.

Front

What is interphase?

Back

The phase of the cell cycle where the cell spends most of its time preparing for division.

Front

What occurs during prophase?

Back

Chromosomes condense and become visible, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

Front

What happens during metaphase?

Back

Chromosomes line up at the cell's equator.

Front

What is anaphase?

Back

The phase where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.