Mitosis Practice Flashcard

Front

How many daughter cells are produced in mitosis?

Back

2

Front

What organelle helps in cell division and produces spindle fibers?

Back

Centriole

Front

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

Back

Anaphase

Front

What occurs during telophase?

Back

Nuclear membranes form, and the cell begins to pinch to start splitting.

Front

What is a chromosome primarily composed of?

Back

DNA

Front

What is the first phase of mitosis?

Back

Prophase

Front

During which phase do chromosomes line up at the cell's equator?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What structure is responsible for organizing the spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

Centriole

Front

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

Back

To produce two genetically identical daughter cells.

Front

What happens to the nuclear envelope during prophase?

Back

It breaks down.