Mitosis

Front

What phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

Back

S phase

Front

What must be copied before cells can divide?

Back

DNA

Front

What stage of the cell cycle accounts for 95% of a cell's life cycle and where DNA is copied?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the next stage after Telophase in the cell cycle?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

During which phase do chromatids separate?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

Back

To divide a single cell into two identical daughter cells.

Front

What are the four main phases of mitosis?

Back

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

Front

What happens during Prophase?

Back

Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

Front

What occurs during Metaphase?

Back

Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

To help separate the chromosomes during cell division.