Cell Cycle & Mitosis

Front

What is the structure of coiled DNA and proteins that forms in the cell's nucleus prior to mitosis?

Back

Chromosome

Front

Which phase of mitosis is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equator?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase

Front

During which stage of the cell cycle does the nucleus divide?

Back

Mitosis

Front

True or False: Mitosis results in the formation of two identical cells.

Back

True

Front

What is the process called when the cytoplasm divides after mitosis?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What are the two identical halves of a duplicated chromosome called?

Back

Sister chromatids

Front

What is the role of the centromere during cell division?

Back

It holds the sister chromatids together and is the attachment point for spindle fibers.

Front

What phase comes after metaphase in mitosis?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

Back

To produce two genetically identical daughter cells for growth and repair.