Cell Cycle Bell Ringer

Front

What holds sister chromatids together?

Back

Centromere

Front

During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes line up along the equator?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What is the first phase of mitosis?

Back

Prophase

Front

What type of reproduction creates genetically identical offspring from a single parent?

Back

Asexual reproduction

Front

What is the complex of DNA and protein in eukaryotic cells called?

Back

Chromatin

Front

What are the two main stages of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase and Mitotic phase (M phase)

Front

What occurs during interphase?

Back

Cell growth, DNA replication, and preparation for mitosis.

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Back

Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

Front

What is the purpose of telomeres?

Back

To protect the ends of chromosomes from deterioration or fusion with neighboring chromosomes.